# Pipe Blast! vs Catedrop

Pipe Blast! and Catedrop both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 31% of Pipe Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Catedrop's. Catedrop's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 747). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Blast! sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pipe Blast! against 4.8 for Catedrop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catedrop has 6.2K ratings behind it against 747, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Pipe Blast!'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Catedrop's.

Pipe Blast! ships an update weekly, Catedrop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Blast! | Catedrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-blast-connect-puzzle/id6769409788/reviews)** | [4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catedrop-card-puzzle/id6788647921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 747 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 336 MB | 562 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindtail Yazılım Teknolojileri A.Ş](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881962146) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-blast-connect-puzzle/id6769409788)

Connect pipes to guide colored potions to matching cauldrons in a magical garden. Solve thoughtful puzzles by planning your pipe placements, avoiding obstacles, and matching colors. Upgrade your enchanted garden with collected flowers to unlock new scenery and rewards.

**Highlights:** Place pipes to guide potions, Match potion colors to cauldrons, Overcome obstacles like locks and fire grids, Upgrade garden chapters with earned flowers, 200 handcrafted levels, No timers or pressure

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gardener Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bloom Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $109.99 | one-time |


### Catedrop

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Puzzle, #126 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

A relaxing card puzzle game where players collect matching cards into groups to clear the board and reveal hidden cards. Plan your moves strategically to solve each stage and enjoy colorful themes. Perfect for both quick sessions and longer playtimes.

**Highlights:** Collect matching cards, Reveal hidden cards, Clear every stage, Plan ahead strategically, Colorful card themes, Relaxing 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 Pipe Blast! free?

Pipe Blast! 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, Pipe Blast! or Catedrop?

Pipe Blast! is rated higher. Pipe Blast! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 747 ratings, while Catedrop averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Pipe Blast! or Catedrop have ads?

Both Pipe Blast! and Catedrop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Blast! or Catedrop?

Pipe Blast! ships an update weekly, and Catedrop every 10 days. Most recently, Pipe Blast! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Catedrop on November 8, 2026.

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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.*