Comparison

Spylisa vs CatchCat

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

Head to head
About

Spylisa

Step into the role of a digital detective and explore a simulated smartphone to uncover hidden truths. Investigate realistic phone environments filled with apps, conversations, and files to piece together the story behind mysterious events. Solve complex cases through logical deduction and immersive storytelling.

Highlights
  • Simulated smartphone investigation
  • Analyze apps, messages, photos, and files
  • Piece together fragmented information
  • Logical deduction and storytelling
  • Progress through complex cases
Features
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Spylisa is an interactive investigation game where you step into the role of a digital detective and explore a simulated smartphone to uncover hidden truths. Inside this phone, nothing is what it seems: apps, conversations, photos, and files may all contain clues that help you understand what really happened. In each case, you’ll investigate a realistic phone environment filled with social media apps, private messages, notes, galleries, calendars, and sometimes even locked or deleted content. Your job is to analyze everything carefully, piece together the fragments of information, and reconstruct the story behind mysterious events. Every detail matters. A simple message, a suspicious photo, or an overlooked contact might reveal a crucial piece of the puzzle. Like a real investigator, you’ll need to observe closely, question what you see, and follow the trail of clues to reach the truth. Spylisa combines storytelling, mystery solving, and logical deduction to create a deeply immersive detective experience. As you progress through different cases, the stories become more complex and the secrets harder to uncover. Do you have what it takes to reveal hidden lies and solve every investigation? Some investigations are available for free, while the complete experience can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. Privacy Policy : https://tally.so/r/2Ekedp Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CatchCat

Discover and collect real-world cats using your camera to build a unique album. Engage in friendly matches, explore community sightings, and share your discoveries with friends.

Highlights
  • Spot and collect real cats with your camera
  • Build a personalized cat card album
  • Explore community sightings on a map
  • Compete with friends using cat cards
  • Share discoveries and compare albums
  • Receive smart notifications
Features
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CatchCat transforms everyday cat sightings into a playful real-world collection experience. Use your camera to spot real cats, verify each sighting, and grow a beautiful album of unique cat cards. Every discovery has its own personality, appearance, rarity, and collectible artwork, making every walk a chance to find something new. Explore your neighborhood, discover community sightings, build your dream album, and challenge friends with your cat cards in fun competitive matches. Whether it's the friendly cat around the corner, your own mischievous companion, or an incredibly rare discovery, every sighting adds something special to your album. CatchCat is designed to be quick, social, and rewarding. Jump in for a few minutes during a walk or spend hours exploring, comparing albums, completing sets, and sharing your favorite discoveries. KEY FEATURES SPOT REAL CATS Use your camera to discover real cats around you. Verify sightings, generate beautiful collectible cat cards, and build your personal album. BUILD YOUR ALBUM Collect everyday, special, and iconic cats. Complete themed collections, discover rare personalities, and expand your gallery of real-world cat sightings. EXPLORE COMMUNITY SIGHTINGS Find nearby community sightings on the map, walk closer to preview them, and add linked keepsakes to your album. PLAY AND COMPETE Use your collected cat cards in friendly matches, climb the rankings, unlock rewards, and see how your album compares with other players. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Add friends, compare albums, celebrate new discoveries, and show off your favorite cat cards. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Stay updated on friend activity, matches, new discoveries, and important app updates without unnecessary spam. CATCHCAT PREMIUM Support CatchCat while unlocking optional cosmetics, personalization features, and exclusive extras. PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. CatchCat never sells your personal information and provides clear privacy controls together with easy account deletion options. If your camera roll is already filled with cat photos, CatchCat gives every real-world sighting a lasting place in your album. Terms of Use: https://www.catchcat.lol/legal/terms

Screenshots

Spylisa4 screens
CatchCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spylisa at 4.7 against CatchCat's 3.2. Spylisa also leads on ratings volume (758 vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Spylisa sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and CatchCat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spylisa holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spylisa has 758 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Spylisa's written reviews are positive against 24% of CatchCat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spylisa ships an update every 11 days, CatchCat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spylisa versus CatchCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpylisaCatchCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (758 ratings) — better3.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews24.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings758 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB214 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGregoire GirardSebastian Seidel

Customer experience

Spylisa

All ratings758 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral15.9%
Negative61.4%

CatchCat

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative68.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Spylisa

Subscriptions6
  • Spylisa Premium$4.997 Days
  • Spylisa Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Spylisa Premium Yearly Trial3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Spylisa Premium$17.991 Year
  • Spylisa Premium Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
  • Spylisa Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
10 purchases

CatchCat

Subscriptions1
  • CatCatch Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • 3 Snack Cans$0.99
  • 1 Premium Can$0.99
  • 10 Snack Cans$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 50 Cat Treats$1.99
  • 165 Cat Treats$2.99
  • 10 Premium Cans$5.99
  • 500 Cat Treats$6.99
  • 1,200 Cat Treats$14.99
  • 50 Premium Cans$19.99

Questions

Is Spylisa free?
Spylisa 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, Spylisa or CatchCat?
Spylisa is rated higher. Spylisa averages 4.7 out of 5 from 758 ratings, while CatchCat averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Spylisa or CatchCat have ads?
Both Spylisa and CatchCat show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spylisa or CatchCat?
Spylisa ships an update every 11 days, and CatchCat weekly. Most recently, Spylisa was updated on October 31, 2026 and CatchCat on November 5, 2026.

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