Comparison

Fin vs CatoPlay

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

Head to head
About

Fin

Transform your gaming experience by modifying game visuals and gameplay. Create cheats, recolor textures, and build mods for a wide range of classic consoles directly on your mobile device. Enjoy enhanced graphics and new ways to play your favorite retro titles.

Highlights
  • Recolor outfits and repaint textures
  • Create and manage native cheats
  • Build and apply game mods
  • Upscale rendering to 4K
  • Enhance textures and graphics
  • Play GameCube, Wii, Wii U, and DS games
  • Console Mode for TV play
Features
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Change how your games look and play with Omnivore. Recolor outfits, repaint textures, create cheats and build mods from inside Fin. Play GameCube, Wii, Wii U, 3DS, Triforce, DS, DSi and Game Boy games on iPhone, iPad and Mac. OMNIVORE: MOD YOUR GAMES Connect an AI assistant and tell it what you want to change. Omnivore has tools for working with your games, not just answering questions. • Find the texture behind something on screen, preview it, recolor it or paint new details. • Transfer textures and patterns between games in your library. • Stack texture edits, undo changes, and save them as mods you can switch on and off. Your original game files stay intact. • Create and manage native cheats and Wii U graphic packs. • Work with supported game archives, models, materials, animations and game data in a Fin Mod project. • Use game screenshots and controls to help check a change, adjust settings or get help while playing. Omnivore requires Premium, age 18 or over, and a separate supported AI account. Available tools depend on the game, console and provider. TEXTURES AND UP TO 4K Upscale Studio raises rendering resolution up to 4K and enhances textures. Load replacement texture packs or make your own. Texture dumping is free; supported Wii U textures can be extracted without launching the game. Premium also extracts music and videos from supported games. ONLINE, FRIENDS AND TV Use PuddleNet for supported Wii U and 3DS online games. Sign in with Apple to add friends and share collections and RetroAchievements. Link Discord for messages and party voice chat. Console Mode puts gameplay on your TV and keeps controls on your phone. CONSOLES AND HANDHELDS • GameCube and Wii: disc games, channels, motion controls, controller profiles, cheats and replacement textures. • Wii U: TailFin, TV and GamePad screens, graphic packs and supported PuddleNet online play. Requires Premium. • DS and DSi: DualFin, both screens, touch input, DSiWare, your DSi Menu, save import/export and supported RetroAchievements. Free to play. • 3DS: PaleFin, adjustable dual screens and supported PuddleNet online play. Display and GPU behavior are tested against real New 3DS XL and New 2DS XL captures. Requires Premium. • Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance: handheld games and saves in the same library. • Triforce: supported arcade dumps with Fin's console controls. Free to play. CONTROLS, SAVES AND CUSTOMIZATION Remap controllers while playing. Move and resize individual touch buttons and save layouts per game. Run games from supported external drives. Use cheats, ROM patches, graphic packs, amiibo and Skylanders files, and App Shortcuts. Premium includes up to 20 save slots with screenshot previews and quick save, CRT effects, filters, custom top bars, photo/video backgrounds, app icons, and more themes, accents and touch styles. Accessibility options are available during setup and in Settings. Choose a one-time Premium purchase or Premium Monthly. Both include Wii U, 3DS, Omnivore, Upscale Studio and Console Mode. Cancel Monthly and keep the one-time Premium benefits; Monthly also includes Themes+. Restore purchases in the app. Import through Files or Share > Open in Fin. Encrypted dumps need your console keys. System menus need your system files. DSiWare needs title.tmd beside the game file. Performance and compatibility vary by game, device and settings. Wii Remotes and direct connections to physical 3DS systems or Wii U GamePads are not supported. No commercial games, firmware, system menus or keys are included. Use files you own or have permission to use. Fin is not affiliated with Nintendo. Nintendo console names, Triforce and amiibo are Nintendo trademarks. Skylanders is an Activision trademark. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://sharkspond.com/privacy/fin

About

CatoPlay

Features
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Turn your phone into a high-performance cloud PC. Skip local hardware limits—connect to a powerful cloud desktop over the internet and enjoy smooth, desktop-class visuals and responsiveness. CatoPlay is your always-with-you cloud computer. No need for expensive devices: open the app on iPhone or iPad, connect to a cloud instance, and use PC-class apps without downloading or installing huge files. Run AI apps and tools in the cloud, handle documents, create and design, enjoy media, and open demanding graphics-heavy applications—carry a high-performance PC in your pocket. 【Highlights】 • High-performance cloud host: strong compute and flagship-grade graphics for professional, AI, and graphics-intensive apps • Run AI applications: use popular AI tools and generative workflows on the cloud desktop without taxing your phone • Low latency, high quality: dedicated nodes and multiple quality options for a smoother, more responsive desktop experience • Full peripheral support: on-screen controls, keyboard & mouse, and gamepads—switch freely between work and immersive use • Cloud storage & sync: secure cloud saves/space so your progress and files stay protected across devices • Multi-device access: connect from phone or tablet anytime and pick up where you left off 【Why it’s easier】 • Saves local storage—no repeated large downloads or installs • Even entry-level phones can deliver a high-end PC-class experience • Open and connect—your cloud desktop is ready when you are Put a high-performance cloud PC in your pocket and open your full digital desktop anytime, anywhere. Download CatoPlay and start your cloud-powered workflow today.

Screenshots

Fin4 screens
CatoPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CatoPlay at 15.6 against Fin's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Fin sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month and CatoPlay sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fin versus CatoPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinCatoPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (504 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings504 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDylan MathurinHYPERGAME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fin

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$1.591 Month
  • Fin Developer Donation$1.991 Month
  • Donate 5$$4.991 Month
One-time7
  • Donate 0.29$$0.29
  • Donate 1$$0.99
  • Donate 2$$1.99
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  • Fin Premium$3.59
  • Donate 5$$4.99
  • Donate 50$$49.99
  • FIn Supper Supporter$1000.00
6 purchases

CatoPlay

One-time6
  • 4hours$2.99
  • 10hours$5.99
  • 15hours$7.99
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  • 20hours$9.99
  • 35hours$14.99
  • 80hours$29.99

Questions

Is Fin free?
Fin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatoPlay free?
CatoPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fin or CatoPlay have ads?
Neither Fin nor CatoPlay shows ads.

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