# catch (cat tracker) vs Purr

The clearest difference is rating: Purr at 5.0 against catch (cat tracker)'s 4.5. Purr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). catch (cat tracker)'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. catch (cat tracker) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Purr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Purr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: catch (cat tracker) has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

catch (cat tracker) ships an update every 2 weeks, Purr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | catch (cat tracker) | Purr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-cat-tracker/id6760037273/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purr-cat-map/id6799262392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grayson Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882436182) | [Hessam Zahedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785146214) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Purr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purr-cat-map/id6799262392)

Discover and map neighborhood cats with detailed profiles and animations. Help reunite lost cats with their owners and connect with other cat lovers. Features include personalized cat pages, meal logging, and a system for reporting cats in need.

**Highlights:** Neighborhood cat mapping, Detailed cat profiles, Lost cat reunion engine, Interactive cat animations, Meal and water logging, Report cats in need, XP and badge system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Can of Tuna | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Supply of Biscuits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is catch (cat tracker) free?

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

### Is Purr free?

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

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

Purr is rated higher. catch (cat tracker) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Purr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

catch (cat tracker) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Purr every 5 days. Most recently, catch (cat tracker) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Purr on October 3, 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.*