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, Catedrop 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 review sentiment: Griddle at 45% against Catedrop's 18%. Griddle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Griddle sells 8 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Griddle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Griddle's written reviews are positive against 18% of Catedrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Griddle ships an update every 6 days, Catedrop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Griddle versus Catedrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGriddleCatedrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1.4K ratings) — better4.8 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better18.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K3.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#74#62 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size499 MB498 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCheer GamesGOODROID,Inc.

Customer experience

Griddle

All ratings1,445 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral22.6%
Negative32.3%

Catedrop

All ratings3,726 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral19.7%
Negative62.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Griddle

One-time8
  • Coin 1500$1.99
  • Coin 7000$8.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
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  • No Ads 3$9.99
  • No Ads Pack$19.99
  • Coin 25000$29.99
  • Coin 50000$59.99
  • Coin 100000$99.99
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 in-app purchases available.
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 5.0 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Catedrop averages 4.8 from 3.7K 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 10 days. Most recently, Griddle was updated on October 14, 2026 and Catedrop on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Griddle or Catedrop?
Griddle currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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