Comparison

Speed Trawler vs Number Showdown

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

Head to head
About

Speed Trawler

A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.

Highlights
  • Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
  • Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
  • Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
  • Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
  • Streak multiplier for bonus points
  • Haptic feedback on catches
Features
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?

About

Number Showdown

Features
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See the target. Find it first. Claim the point. Number Showdown is a casual real-time PvP game that challenges your focus, memory, and accuracy. You and your opponent compete on the same board and chase the same target. Spot it first, tap it, and claim the points before your rival can. FIND THE NEXT NUMBER In Classic Mode, numbers are scattered across the board. Start at 1 and work your way through the sequence. Both players are searching for the same number, but only one can claim it first. Stay focused as the board changes and every claimed number brings you closer to the finish. REMEMBER WHAT COMES NEXT Memory Mode gives you a different challenge. Study a visual sequence before the match, remember the pattern, then identify and claim each target in the correct order. Can you keep the sequence in your head while your opponent is competing for the same pieces? BUILD YOUR STREAK Claim consecutive targets before your opponent interrupts you to build a streak and earn bigger points. A strong streak can change the match, but one mistake can break your momentum. STAY ACCURATE Speed alone is not enough. Wrong taps cost strikes, and three strikes eliminate you from the match. Stay calm, search carefully, and choose the right moment to tap. COMPETE IN REAL TIME Challenge other players in real-time matches, fight for every target, and climb the global leaderboard. Want to compete directly with people you know? Create a private room and challenge your friends. Focus. Remember. Claim the target before your rival.

Screenshots

Speed Trawler4 screens
Number Showdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Number Showdown at none against Speed Trawler's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Number Showdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speed Trawler versus Number Showdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed TrawlerNumber Showdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB200 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWestmidlanders LLCRTTR GAME STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Trawler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Number Showdown

One-time1
  • Unlimited Hearts$1.99

Questions

Is Speed Trawler free?
Speed Trawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Showdown free?
Number Showdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speed Trawler or Number Showdown have ads?
Speed Trawler shows ads; Number Showdown does not.

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