Comparison

Mafia Table vs Catanalyst

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

Head to head
About

Mafia Table

Features
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This application is designed to assist Mafia game hosts (and similar scenario-based games) by simplifying the game flow, from defining the scenario and creating the deck to allowing players to join—making it much easier for the moderator to manage the game. At the same time, for players, it provides a much simpler and faster way to join a game and view their assigned role. In this phase of the application, the game is played locally.

About

Catanalyst

Enhance your board game nights with a companion app for strategic board game enthusiasts. It offers fair board generation, real-time score tracking, detailed dice statistics, and a comprehensive rules reference, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Fair board generation with multiple modes
  • Real-time score tracking
  • Dice statistics and probability charts
  • Comprehensive rules reference
  • Support for 2-6 player boards
  • Offline functionality
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Catanalyst - Catan Companion App Take your Catan game nights to the next level with Catanalyst. Catanalyst is the all-in-one companion app designed for serious and casual Catan players alike - fair boards, live score tracking, dice statistics, and rules reference, all in one place. Board Generator Generate a new Catan board every game, tailored to how you want to play. Choose from three generation modes: - Random: free placement with minimal restrictions, perfect for casual play - Balanced: smart resource and number distribution for a fair game every time - Optimized: mathematically precise placement with strict adjacency rules, pip balancing and port constraints for the most competitive experience Full support for both 2-4 player (standard) boards and 5-6 player (extension) boards. Score Tracker Track every player's victory points in real time during the game or log results after the fact. Perfect for groups who want to keep a running history across multiple sessions. Features include: - Configurable VP target (5–22 points) with quick presets - Track settlements, cities, roads, development cards, Longest Road and Largest Army - Hidden VP card reveal after game over - Undo support for every action, per player - Auto-dismissing action bar with tactile button feedback - Save completed games to history with one tap — see who won, final scores, and player count for every past game across multiple sessions Dice Tracker Log every roll manually as you play, or use the built-in digital dice for a fully automated experience. Find out if that 6 really did roll less than it should — detailed statistics and probability distribution charts show exactly how the dice fell across the full session. Quick Rules & Guide Never argue about the rules again. Catanalyst includes a complete reference guide covering building costs, turn sequence, special bonuses, placement rules, the robber and trading - all in one place with a direct link to the official Catan rulebook. Whether you're teaching new players or competing at the highest level, Catanalyst has everything you need at the table. No account required. No ads. No internet connection needed. Everything stays on your device. Stop arguing about the board. Let Catanalyst build a fair one.

Screenshots

Mafia Table3 screens
Catanalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Catanalyst at every 5 days against Mafia Table's every 3 weeks. Catanalyst also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mafia Table ships an update every 3 weeks, Catanalyst every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mafia Table versus Catanalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMafia TableCatanalyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAJID FARZANEHEsgil Software Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mafia Table

No in-app purchases

None

Catanalyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mafia Table free?
Mafia Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catanalyst free?
Catanalyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mafia Table or Catanalyst have ads?
Neither Mafia Table nor Catanalyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mafia Table or Catanalyst?
Mafia Table ships an update every 3 weeks, and Catanalyst every 5 days. Most recently, Mafia Table was updated on October 6, 2026 and Catanalyst on September 29, 2026.

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