# Griddle vs Catedrop

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.

Both are free to download. Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Griddle asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Griddle | Catedrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #57 |
| Size | 440 MB | 692 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elephit Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797284664) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Griddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddle-logic-game/id6768262575)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Catedrop

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

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Puzzle, #62 Top Free · Casual, #130 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 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 #45 in the App Store charts, and Catedrop at #57. 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.*