# NewCatalog vs CatalogExplorer

The clearest difference is update cadence: CatalogExplorer at fortnightly against NewCatalog's every 28 months. NewCatalog's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NewCatalog ships an update every 28 months, CatalogExplorer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NewCatalog | CatalogExplorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [multitema](https://appshunter.io/developer/577046120) | [CS CHIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/992313252) |

## What reviewers say

### NewCatalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newcatalog/id632688757)

**In-app purchases:** none


### CatalogExplorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogexplorer/id992313253)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NewCatalog free?

NewCatalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CatalogExplorer free?

CatalogExplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NewCatalog or CatalogExplorer have ads?

Neither NewCatalog nor CatalogExplorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NewCatalog or CatalogExplorer?

NewCatalog ships an update every 28 months, and CatalogExplorer fortnightly. Most recently, NewCatalog was updated on October 26, 2026 and CatalogExplorer on October 26, 2026.

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