Comparison

3D Printing vs Catchimals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3D Printing

Manage your own 3D printing business, starting with simple models and expanding your empire. Upgrade your printer, unlock new designs, and enjoy idle progression even when offline. Become a 3D printing tycoon.

Highlights
  • Idle progression
  • Printer upgrades
  • Unlockable designs
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Business empire building
Features
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Dive into the world of 3D Printing and Get ready to embark on a fun and addictive journey into the realm of printing 3d models! In this game, you're the master of your 3D printer. Start small by crafting simple models and watch as your 3D printing empire grows. Click your way to success as you upgrade your printer, unlock exciting designs, and accumulate wealth. Key Features: - Simple and Addictive Gameplay: Easy to pick up, hard to put down. Click to print and expand your 3D printing business. - Unlock Unique Designs: Discover a wide range of fascinating 3D models to print, from cute figurines to intricate gadgets. - Upgrade Your Printer: Improve your printing speed and quality to churn out models faster and better. - Idle Progression: Even when you're offline, your printers keep working. Return to a thriving 3D printing business. Become the ultimate 3D printing tycoon as you watch your creations take shape. Will you bea 3D printing master?

About

Catchimals

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The world is full of wild discoveries. Your camera is the key. Welcome to Catchimals, the real-world animal photo game where every walk, park trip, backyard visit, and outdoor adventure can turn into your next legendary catch. Spot an animal. Snap the photo. Earn your score. Catchimals uses smart photo analysis to identify real animals from your pictures and turn every discovery into a collectible moment. Birds, bugs, pets, reptiles, woodland creatures, and more are waiting to be found. The better the shot, the better the score. DISCOVER REAL ANIMALS Explore the world around you and capture animals with your camera. Every new find brings you closer to building your ultimate Catchimals collection. EARN EPIC PHOTO SCORES Not every photo is created equal. Framing, clarity, animal visibility, and catch quality all matter. Take your best shot and chase the highest score. UNLOCK NEW CREATURES Find animals you have never captured before and add them to your growing collection. New discoveries feel special, rewarding, and worth showing off. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Compete with players around the world for the best catches, highest scores, rarest discoveries, and most impressive collections. TURN EVERYDAY ADVENTURES INTO A GAME The next great catch could be at the park, on a hike, in your backyard, near a pond, or right outside your door. Catchimals makes exploring feel fresh, fun, and exciting. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Track the animals you have found, improve your scores, and keep hunting for better photos. Every catch is another step toward becoming a top-ranked explorer. Catchimals is made for players who love animals, collecting, photography, competition, and outdoor adventure. Your next discovery is already out there. Open your camera. Make the catch.

Screenshots

3D Printing3 screens
Catchimals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catchimals at every 5 days against 3D Printing's every 2 weeks. 3D Printing's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Printing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Catchimals sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Printing ships an update every 2 weeks, Catchimals every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3D Printing versus Catchimals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D PrintingCatchimals
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB308 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAPP CENTRAL LTDEDUARDO D REA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Printing

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month
7 purchases

Catchimals

One-time7
  • Small Film Pack$4.99
  • Large Film Pack$9.99
  • Double Develop$9.99
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  • Big Backpack$9.99
  • Refrigeration$9.99
  • Fast Analysis$19.99
  • Ad-Free Pass$79.99

Questions

Is 3D Printing free?
3D Printing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catchimals free?
Catchimals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Printing or Catchimals have ads?
Both 3D Printing and Catchimals show ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Printing or Catchimals?
3D Printing ships an update every 2 weeks, and Catchimals every 5 days. Most recently, 3D Printing was updated on September 23, 2026 and Catchimals on September 14, 2026.

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