Comparison

SettlerStats vs Draft Circles

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

Head to head
About

SettlerStats

Features
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SettlerStats is the perfect companion app for the board game "The Settlers of Catan" – and the only Catan app that supports real Bluetooth dice. With support for GoDice™ Bluetooth dice by Particula, you'll experience Catan like never before: roll your real dice – the app detects the results automatically and the rest happens almost like magic. Of course, you can also roll virtually the classic way by simply tapping the screen. Your choice! SettlerStats turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful statistics tool and a smart dice replacement – for a more exciting, fair, and entertaining gaming experience. All the important data from your game can be tracked in real time and analyzed in detail after the game. What makes SettlerStats special: • GoDice™ Bluetooth Dice – As the only Catan app, SettlerStats supports the real Bluetooth dice by Particula. Roll, and the app takes care of the rest. • Resource Sounds – Hear wood being sawed, sheep bleating in the fields, or the barbarians launching their attack. No robbery and no barbarian attack will ever go unnoticed again. • Live Statistics – Dice statistics, game progress, resource yields, barbarian attacks, and robberies – all at a glance. • Hall of Fame – Immortalize every victory with full statistics and find out who is the long-time Catan champion of your group. (Premium feature, one-time unlock – no subscription) • Deep Game Analysis – Was it fair dice or pure luck? Every game gets a weather-based fairness rating (dice roll luck) — from sunny skies to a full tornado.Works for all your previously saved games too. Plus resource production timeline, resource drought tracker, and game phase breakdown. (Premium) • Lightning-Fast Setup – Ready to play in 30 seconds. Supports the Base Edition as well as Cities & Knights, and with limitations also other expansions such as Seafarers. • Up to 6 Players – Track victory points, compare game progress, and analyze the game together afterwards. SettlerStats is an unofficial product and is not affiliated with Catan GmbH, the rights holders of "The Settlers of Catan", or Particula Ltd., the manufacturer of GoDice™ Bluetooth dice. For any questions or issues regarding SettlerStats, please contact the app developer directly – do not contact Particula Ltd. Particula Ltd. does not provide support for SettlerStats. A big thank you to my son and coding partner Christoph, whose board generator and many other great ideas contributed significantly to the app. And to my loyal Catan crew – Katrin, Martina, Stefan, Sophie, and Christoph – who always provided the first feedback. Thank you all!

About

Draft Circles

Turn any subject into a competitive game with live auctions and custom rules. Players bid on items from a shared budget, aiming to build the best roster. Play locally on one device or with friends remotely.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ built-in topics
  • Live auction-style bidding
  • One device or multiplayer
  • Custom topic creation
  • Player trading
  • Draft history
Features
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Draft Circles turns any topic into a game. Pick a theme from over 1,000 built-in topics, everyone gets the same starting budget, and you take turns bidding on your favorite picks in a live auction. Highest bid wins the item. Best roster at the end wins the room. Play with everyone huddled around one phone, or start a room and have friends join live from their own. Set your own rules: budget size, number of rounds, turn timers, blind bidding, and trading after the draft. - 1,000+ ready-to-play topics: Movies & TV, Music, Sports Legends, Travel, Gaming, and more - Live auction-style bidding against a shared budget - One Device or Multiplayer (2+ phones) - Build your own custom topics from scratch - Trade picks with other players after the draft - Share results as a link or an image - Local draft history, so you never lose track of past games No account required. No ads. Open it and start drafting.

Screenshots

SettlerStats4 screens
Draft Circles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Draft Circles at none against SettlerStats's 1. Draft Circles also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SettlerStats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Draft Circles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SettlerStats ships an update every 2 weeks, Draft Circles weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SettlerStats versus Draft Circles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSettlerStatsDraft Circles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGernot WeinhandlBenjamin Carteau

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SettlerStats

One-time1
  • Premium – One-time, no subscription$2.99
None

Draft Circles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SettlerStats free?
SettlerStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draft Circles free?
Draft Circles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SettlerStats or Draft Circles have ads?
Neither SettlerStats nor Draft Circles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SettlerStats or Draft Circles?
SettlerStats ships an update every 2 weeks, and Draft Circles weekly. Most recently, SettlerStats was updated on September 26, 2026 and Draft Circles on October 7, 2026.

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