Beyond Blue vs Catchimals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond Blue
Explore the ocean's mysteries as a deep-sea scientist in this narrative-driven adventure. Utilize advanced technology to interact with marine life and uncover the secrets of an untouched world. Features include mini-documentaries and a photo mode.
- Evocative narrative with full voice cast
- Exploration of an untouched world
- Captivating soundtrack
- Ocean Insights mini-documentaries
- Photo Mode for sharing
- Daily activities and unlockable dive suits
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Beyond Blue takes you into the near future, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of our ocean through the eyes of Mirai, a deep sea explorer and scientist. You and your newly-formed research team will use groundbreaking technologies to see, hear, and interact with the ocean in a more meaningful way than has ever been attempted. The game features an evocative narrative, exploration of an untouched world, and adventure during the crew’s expedition. Embracing the same inclusive development process that was used to create Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna), E-Line’s BAFTA award-winning game about Alaska Native culture, the company partnered with BBC Studios (developers of the acclaimed Blue Planet II), OceanX Media, world-class game makers, and some of science’s leading ocean experts to craft an experience that reflects the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that infuses our planet’s beating blue heart. Features + An evocative narrative with full voice cast – Anna Akana (Ant Man, YouTube), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Black Sails, Hotel Rwanda), and Ally Maki (Toy Story 4) + Exploration and adventure within an untouched world + A captivating and entertaining soundtrack featuring an original score and music from Miles Davis, The Flaming Lips, The Edisons, and more + Sixteen unique mini-documentaries called Ocean Insights that feature original footage and interviews with science’s leading ocean experts + Take beautiful pictures to share using the brand new Photo Mode + Daily Activities such as Point to Point Races, Scavenger Hunts and Relays that unlock brand new dive suits for Mirai + A relaxing tour of the regions with the Dive-In Theater that you can just sit back and enjoy
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Beyond Blue at none against Catchimals's shown. Beyond Blue also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Catchimals's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Beyond Blue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Catchimals sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beyond Blue ships an update every 4 weeks, Catchimals every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Beyond Blue | Catchimals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.2 GB | 308 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | E-Line Media | EDUARDO D REA |
In-app purchases
Beyond Blue
- Unlock Full Game$6.99
Catchimals
- 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









