Comparison

Griddle vs Catedrop

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

Head to head
About

Griddle

Engage in a detective adventure with logic puzzles that challenge your attention to detail. Uncover hidden clues, cross-reference evidence, and solve mysterious cases to reveal the truth. This brain-training game offers satisfying challenges for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Investigative puzzle gameplay
  • Uncover hidden clues
  • Solve mysterious cases
  • Logic and attention to detail challenges
  • Brain-training detective adventure
Currently charting
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Griddle is an investigation puzzle game with satisfying logic challenges. Uncover hidden clues, and solve mysterious cases in this brain-training detective adventure. Every level begins with a digital file. Your goal is simple: examine the evidence, connect the clues, and discover the truth behind each mystery. Easy to learn but challenging to master! Griddle tests your logic, attention to detail, and detective instincts. Whether you enjoy brain games, mystery stories, crime puzzles, or hidden clue challenges, Griddle offers a unique and rewarding experience. HOW TO PLAY - Find suspicious details: Spot hidden information - Cross-reference clues: Compare evidence carefully to reveal the truth. - Solve each case: Use logic and observation to identify the answer to each cell. - Progress through mysteries: Each level brings new files, secrets, and challenges.

About

Catedrop

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
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Collect cards, reveal hidden ones, and clear every stage! Welcome to Catedrop, a fresh card puzzle where every move opens new possibilities. Collect matching cards into their groups to remove them from the board and uncover the hidden cards beneath. Each decision changes the puzzle, so planning ahead is the key to success. Easy to learn and satisfying to play, Catadrop offers relaxing puzzles that reward smart thinking without overwhelming complexity. Features • Clear every card to complete each stage • Think ahead and discover the best path • Simple controls with engaging puzzle gameplay • Colorful cards featuring a variety of fun themes • Great for both quick sessions and long playtimes Take your time, plan your moves, and enjoy a unique card puzzle adventure. Download Catedrop today!

Screenshots

Griddle3 screens
Catedrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Griddle at none against Catedrop's 8. Griddle also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Griddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Griddle against 4.8 for Catedrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Griddle's written reviews are positive against 25% of Catedrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, Catedrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Griddle versus Catedrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddleCatedrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1K ratings) — better4.8 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#42 — better#49
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size440 MB692 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElephit LimitedGOODROID,Inc.

Customer experience

Griddle

All ratings1,033 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.4%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative24.0%

Catedrop

All ratings1,208 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Griddle

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Catedrop

One-time8
  • Coin_01$1.99
  • Coin_02$8.99
  • NoAds$9.99
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  • NoAds pack$19.99
  • Premium Pack$19.99
  • Coin_03$29.99
  • Coin_04$59.99
  • Coin_05$99.99

Questions

Is Griddle free?
Griddle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catedrop free?
Catedrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Griddle or Catedrop?
Griddle is rated higher. Griddle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Catedrop averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Griddle or Catedrop have ads?
Both Griddle and Catedrop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Griddle or Catedrop?
Griddle ships an update every 6 days, and Catedrop every 9 days. Most recently, Griddle was updated on September 23, 2026 and Catedrop on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Griddle or Catedrop?
Griddle currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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