Comparison

OctoCatch vs Cardwheel

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

Head to head
About

OctoCatch

Features
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Dive into the depths with OctoCatch! Play as a clever octopus on a mission to clear the ocean. Hunt down pesky fish, master your tentacle skills, and advance through thrilling underwater levels. Fast, fun, and full of splashy action!

About

Cardwheel

A roguelite game where players spin a wheel, drop balls, and match colors to score points. Strategize with unique wheels, shop for upgrades, and overcome challenging boss encounters in this addictive, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Spinning wheel gameplay
  • Color matching for scores
  • Unique wheel selection
  • Shop for jokers and card packs
  • Boss challenges with modifiers
  • Endless strategic combos
Features
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Spin. Drop. Score. Cardwheel is a fun roguelite where you drop balls into a big spin wheel. Each run begins with choosing a wheel, and each wheel changes the difficulty and how you play. How it works: * Choose Your Wheel: Each wheel gives you a unique setup and starting resources. * Make Your Choice: Enter the next round, or skip it for powerful bonuses like cash, free card packs, or guaranteed rare jokers in the shop. * Spin for Score: Drop 6 balls into a wheel of 4 colors. Match colors to rack up chips, multiply your total, and try to clear the round’s score goal. However, be cautious, as your spins are limited. * Shop & Upgrade: Between rounds, visit the shop to buy jokers and card packs. Jokers twist the rules (e.g., more chips for red balls, multipliers for pairs), while card packs change how balls, slots, or colors behave. * Boss Challenges: Every three rounds, face a unique twist. Some colors stop scoring, modifiers shut down, or jokers get disabled. Adapt fast; there are 8 bosses to beat. Why you’ll love Cardwheel * Endless strategic combos from jokers, packs, and spins * Every run feels different with new wheels and modifiers * Challenging roguelite loop: risk, reward, and adaptation * Simple to learn, endlessly replayable Spin the wheel. Build your deck of tricks. Outwit the bosses. Can you survive the full run and conquer all 8?

Screenshots

OctoCatch4 screens
Cardwheel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoCatch at none against Cardwheel's 1. Cardwheel's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cardwheel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OctoCatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OctoCatch ships an update weekly, Cardwheel every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OctoCatch versus Cardwheel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctoCatchCardwheel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—42.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—45 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAB MAY GmbHnitzan.games LLC

In-app purchases

None

OctoCatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cardwheel

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is OctoCatch free?
OctoCatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cardwheel free?
Cardwheel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OctoCatch or Cardwheel have ads?
Neither OctoCatch nor Cardwheel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OctoCatch or Cardwheel?
OctoCatch ships an update weekly, and Cardwheel every 8 days. Most recently, OctoCatch was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cardwheel on October 30, 2026.

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