# Deepcover vs Catagrams

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Catagrams at 94% against Deepcover's 0%. Catagrams also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (57 vs 9). Deepcover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catagrams sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Deepcover asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catagrams holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catagrams has 57 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Deepcover's written reviews are positive against 94% of Catagrams's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deepcover | Catagrams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepcover/id6468587995/reviews) | **[4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DART Collective, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895971309) | [Ponderosa Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743819473) |

## What reviewers say

### Deepcover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepcover/id6468587995)

Engage in stimulating puzzles to thwart criminals and prevent online scams. As an undercover agent, earn intel to protect potential victims, customize your character, and unlock new challenges. Discover real-world scam information and their consequences.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles to outsmart evildoers, Prevent scams and protect victims, Earn intel at each level, Customize your character, Unlock new levels, Play special training games, Learn about real-life online scams

**In-app purchases:** none


### Catagrams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catagrams/id6499542357)

Solve charming word puzzles in a cozy, hand-drawn game. Unlock unique accessories for your feline friends and enjoy relaxing gameplay. Customize your experience with adjustable difficulty and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn illustrations, Relaxing gameplay, Customizable puzzles, Infinite play mode, Cat accessories, Daily puzzles, Support cat rescues

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scientist Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Winter Night Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Desert Road Trip Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Cat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Play Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treat Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and adorable art
- 👍 Fun and addictive word game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🧩 Unique puzzle mechanic
- 🎨 Customizable difficulty and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require payment or ads
- 🤔 Hints not always free as initially stated

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free hints for all puzzles
- Ability to slide tiles freely on the board


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deepcover free?

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

### Is Catagrams free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deepcover or Catagrams?

Catagrams is rated higher. Deepcover averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Catagrams averages 4.9 from 57 ratings.

### Do Deepcover or Catagrams have ads?

Catagrams shows ads; Deepcover does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deepcover or Catagrams?

Deepcover ships an update every 3 weeks, and Catagrams every 3 weeks. Most recently, Deepcover was updated on September 30, 2026 and Catagrams on October 17, 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.*