# outernet vs catch (cat tracker)

The clearest difference is ads: outernet at none against catch (cat tracker)'s shown. outernet also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (96% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. outernet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and catch (cat tracker) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

outernet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: outernet has 253 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of outernet's written reviews are positive against 81% of catch (cat tracker)'s.

outernet ships an update every 10 days, catch (cat tracker) every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | outernet | catch (cat tracker) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outernet-go-outside-and-explore/id6757144052/reviews)** | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-cat-tracker/id6760037273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **96.2% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 131 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outernet Explorer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896163851) | [Grayson Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882436182) |

## What reviewers say

### outernet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outernet-go-outside-and-explore/id6757144052)

This app encourages users to explore the real world by saving and organizing places and events. It helps you plan outings, from casual coffee shop visits to elaborate date nights or family vacations, turning online interests into offline adventures.

**Highlights:** Save and organize places/events, Research and summarize event details, Create collections of locations, Plan date nights and family days, Build vacation itineraries, Collect stamps for completed adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Outernet Explorer's Club \| Year | $39.99 | per year |


### catch (cat tracker)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-cat-tracker/id6760037273)

Log every cat you encounter, identify their breeds using AI, and build a personal collection. Share your discoveries with friends and view all spotted cats on a map.

**Highlights:** Log cat encounters with photos and location, Automatic breed identification with AI, View all spotted cats on a map, Collect and track discovered breeds, Follow friends and see their finds, Like and comment on encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catch Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Catch Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is outernet free?

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

### Is catch (cat tracker) free?

catch (cat tracker) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, outernet or catch (cat tracker)?

outernet is rated higher. outernet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while catch (cat tracker) averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do outernet or catch (cat tracker) have ads?

catch (cat tracker) shows ads; outernet does not.

### Which is updated more often, outernet or catch (cat tracker)?

outernet ships an update every 10 days, and catch (cat tracker) every 2 weeks. Most recently, outernet was updated on October 24, 2026 and catch (cat tracker) on October 24, 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.*