# Winter Burrow vs CatchCat

The clearest difference is rating: Winter Burrow at 4.5 against CatchCat's 3.2. Winter Burrow also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winter Burrow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CatchCat sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Winter Burrow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winter Burrow has 524 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Winter Burrow's written reviews are positive against 25% of CatchCat's.

Winter Burrow ships an update every 8 days, CatchCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winter Burrow | CatchCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-burrow/id6757809616/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchcat-catch-cats/id6783609615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 385 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Sebastian Seidel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783609617) |

## What reviewers say

### Winter Burrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-burrow/id6757809616)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

A cozy woodland survival game where you play as a mouse restoring their ruined home. Explore, gather resources, craft items, and befriend locals to uncover a mystery. Play at your own pace and customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Cozy woodland survival gameplay, Resource gathering and crafting, Home restoration and decoration, Character customization, Story-driven mystery, Play at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


### CatchCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchcat-catch-cats/id6783609615)

Discover and collect real-world cats using your camera to build a unique album of cat cards. Explore your neighborhood, compete with friends using your collected cards, and share your discoveries.

**Highlights:** Spot real cats with your camera, Build a collectible cat card album, Explore community sightings, Compete with friends in matches, Share discoveries with friends, Smart notifications

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatCatch Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CatCatch Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 Snack Cans | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Premium Can | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Snack Cans | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cat Treats | $1.99 | one-time |
| 165 Cat Treats | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Premium Cans | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cat Treats | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Cat Treats | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Premium Cans | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Winter Burrow free?

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

### Is CatchCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Winter Burrow or CatchCat?

Winter Burrow is rated higher. Winter Burrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while CatchCat averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do Winter Burrow or CatchCat have ads?

CatchCat shows ads; Winter Burrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Winter Burrow or CatchCat?

Winter Burrow ships an update every 8 days, and CatchCat weekly. Most recently, Winter Burrow was updated on October 31, 2026 and CatchCat on October 28, 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.*