# Catch the Ark vs Stretch Dungeon

The clearest difference is ads: Catch the Ark at none against Stretch Dungeon's shown. Catch the Ark also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Stretch Dungeon's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch the Ark sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Stretch Dungeon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stretch Dungeon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 83 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Catch the Ark's written reviews are positive against 49% of Stretch Dungeon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Ark | Stretch Dungeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788/reviews) | **[4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Ark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788)

Guide three adorable creatures down treacherous jungle rapids on a raft to escape an impending flood. Dodge hazards, outrun enemies, and collect coins to purchase power-ups and new boats in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Steer raft down perilous rapids, Dodge rocks, crocs, and fish, Collect coins for power-ups, Unlock new boats, Colorful graphics and animations, Challenge friends on leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000,000 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Million Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Million Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Missions not tracking properly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after intro
- Boats not registering for missions
- Freezing and black screens
- Inability to load or open the app

**Requested features**

- More levels and progression
- Ability to continue from last checkpoint
- Multiplayer mode
- Customization options
- Optimization for newer devices


### Stretch Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064)

Bounce, spring, and fall through a mind-bending action game by stretching walls. Navigate randomized levels in a deadly prison, aiming for a high score. Features unique mechanics, realistic physics, and atmospheric pixel art.

**Highlights:** Unique wall stretching mechanics, Easy single-tap portrait gameplay, Realistic beard physics, Atmospheric pixel art, Randomized levels for replayability, Warped prisoner's mind theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative mechanics
- 🎨 Great art style and visuals
- 🎉 Challenging but rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of instructions
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and unresponsive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on launch
- Unavoidable damage from certain obstacles
- Synchronization issues between character and walls
- Inability to continue after watching an ad

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and customization options
- Implement a level editor or creator
- Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Ark free?

Catch the Ark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stretch Dungeon free?

Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon?

Stretch Dungeon is rated higher. Catch the Ark averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Do Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon have ads?

Stretch Dungeon shows ads; Catch the Ark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Ark or Stretch Dungeon?

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, and Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Most recently, Catch the Ark was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stretch Dungeon on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*