# Catch the Ark vs Cooped Up

The clearest difference is rating: Cooped Up at 4.5 against Catch the Ark's 3.9. Catch the Ark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catch the Ark sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooped Up holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Catch the Ark's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cooped Up's.

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, Cooped Up every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Ark | Cooped Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-ark/id558506788/reviews) | **[4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 157 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


### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Intuitive twanging fling gameplay, Simple pick up and play, Game Centre support, Collect and eat insects, In-game boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Ark free?

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

### Is Cooped Up free?

Cooped Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Ark or Cooped Up?

Cooped Up is rated higher. Catch the Ark averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Cooped Up averages 4.5 from 84 ratings.

### Do Catch the Ark or Cooped Up have ads?

Cooped Up shows ads; Catch the Ark does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Ark or Cooped Up?

Catch the Ark ships an update every 3 months, and Cooped Up every 17 months. Most recently, Catch the Ark was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cooped Up on November 1, 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.*