Comparison

Ant Works vs Catchthetid

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

Head to head
About

Ant Works

Use ants as living building blocks to construct bridges, towers, and ladders. Solve physics-based puzzles by strategically combining different ant types with unique abilities. Enjoy a relaxing, timer-free experience with increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Build bridges, towers, and ladders
  • Multiple ant types with unique abilities
  • Dozens of handcrafted levels
  • Creative problem-solving challenges
  • Timer-free gameplay
Features
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Ant Works... Tiny ants, giant problems. Welcome to Ant Works, the physics-based puzzle game where the ants are your building materials. Connect ants together to build bridges, towers, ladders, and other living structures as you solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Every level is a unique engineering challenge. Build too weak and your structure collapses. Build too high and it topples. Success requires careful planning, clever use of ant abilities, and a solid understanding of physics. Whether you're crossing gaps, climbing obstacles, or creating towering structures, every puzzle offers opportunities to experiment and discover creative solutions. BUILD WITH ANTS Use ants as living building blocks. Connect them together and watch realistic physics bring your creations to life. Structures bend, sway, balance, and sometimes come crashing down in spectacular fashion. UNIQUE ANT ABILITIES Not all ants are the same. Different ant types offer different strengths and special abilities. Learn how each ant works and combine them strategically to solve puzzles that seem impossible at first glance. SOLVE PHYSICS-BASED PUZZLES Each level is carefully designed to challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills. Experiment with different approaches, learn from failures, and enjoy the satisfying moment when everything finally works. SIMPLE CONTROLS Easy-to-learn touch controls let you start building immediately. Place ants, connect structures, and watch your engineering ideas come to life. CHALLENGING AND REWARDING Levels begin with simple concepts and gradually introduce new mechanics, tougher obstacles, and more complex solutions. There's always a new challenge waiting. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE No timers. No rush. Take your time, experiment freely, and discover creative solutions. Ant Works rewards thoughtful planning and experimentation rather than fast reactions. FEATURES - Physics-based puzzle gameplay - Build bridges, towers, ladders, and more - Multiple ant types with unique abilities - Dozens of handcrafted levels - Creative problem-solving challenges - Simple touch controls - Relaxing, timer-free gameplay - Satisfying physics interactions - Challenging puzzles for curious minds Grab your colony and start building. Your ants are ready to work!

About

Catchthetid

Features
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Welcome to the most relaxing beachcombing game! Want to experience the thrill of catching fresh seafood without getting your feet wet? Just open the game and start tapping! How to Play: Tap the screen to search the beach. Catch cool creatures like crabs, shrimp, and rare fish. Discover treasures hidden under the sand and rocks! Why You’ll Love It: Super Easy: Just tap to play. Anyone can do it! Purely Relaxing: No stress, no timers, just pure fun. Play Anywhere: The perfect game to pass the time. The tide is out! Download now and see what you can catch!

Screenshots

Ant Works4 screens
Catchthetid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catchthetid at none against Ant Works's 1. Catchthetid also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. Ant Works sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Catchthetid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ant Works versus Catchthetid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnt WorksCatchthetid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDave Shworanliang zhang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ant Works

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Catchthetid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ant Works free?
Ant Works is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Catchthetid free?
Catchthetid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ant Works or Catchthetid have ads?
Ant Works shows ads; Catchthetid does not.

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