# Packingdom vs Catedrop

Packingdom and Catedrop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Packingdom's written reviews are positive against 25% of Catedrop's. Packingdom also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). Catedrop's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Packingdom sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Packingdom against 4.8 for Catedrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Packingdom's written reviews are positive against 25% of Catedrop's.

Packingdom ships an update every 5 days, Catedrop every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Packingdom | Catedrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packingdom/id6760441822/reviews) | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#90** |
| Size | 385 MB | 692 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ABIGAMES PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447943052) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Packingdom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/packingdom/id6760441822)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Simulation, #172 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a charming match-3 puzzle game where you find and match identical items to pack them into boxes. Fulfill orders by clearing levels in beautifully designed rooms. Offers a relaxing yet engaging experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Match 3 identical objects, Pack items into boxes, Fulfill delivery orders, Explore diverse rooms, Cute and relaxing art style, Helpful boosters

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner's Bundle - Flash Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads - Flash Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginer's Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer - Flash Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $7.99 | one-time |
| Packing Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Catedrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Casual, #90 Top Free · Puzzle, #206 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

A relaxing card puzzle game where players collect matching cards into groups to clear the board and reveal hidden cards. Strategic thinking is key to solving each stage and uncovering new possibilities with every move.

**Highlights:** Collect matching cards, Reveal hidden cards, Clear every stage, Plan ahead strategically, Simple controls, Engaging puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin_01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin_02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAds pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin_03 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin_04 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin_05 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Packingdom free?

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

### Is Catedrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Packingdom or Catedrop?

Packingdom and Catedrop are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Packingdom or Catedrop have ads?

Both Packingdom and Catedrop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Packingdom or Catedrop?

Packingdom ships an update every 5 days, and Catedrop every 9 days. Most recently, Packingdom was updated on September 26, 2026 and Catedrop on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Packingdom or Catedrop?

Packingdom currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*