Comparison

Terracatch vs Animadex

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

Head to head
About

Terracatch

Features
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TerraCatch turns the real world into your playground. Step outside, spot a creature, snap a photo or short video, and let AI identify the species instantly. Every animal you discover becomes part of your personal collection โ€” complete with unique stats, abilities, and lore. EXPLORE & DISCOVER โ€ข Capture real animals by taking photos or short videos in the wild โ€ข AI-powered species identification tells you exactly what you found โ€ข Import sightings from iNaturalist to grow your collection faster โ€ข Track where and when you discovered each creature on a map COLLECT & GROW โ€ข Build a living collection of every species you encounter โ€ข Each animal gets unique battle stats, moves, and abilities โ€ข Level up your creatures with XP and evolve duplicates into stronger forms โ€ข Discover Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Legendary animals BATTLE & COMPETE โ€ข Assemble a squad and battle friends or practice against NPCs โ€ข Dynamic battles with weather effects, terrain bonuses, and status conditions โ€ข Particle effects, critical hits, and color-coded battle logs bring fights to life โ€ข Climb leaderboards and prove you're the top explorer CONNECT & SHARE โ€ข Join the community feed to see what others are discovering โ€ข Add friends and compare collections โ€ข Share your rarest finds with the world โ€ข Support wildlife awareness through real-world exploration FEATURES โ€ข Google Sign-In for quick, secure login โ€ข Dark mode for comfortable night exploring โ€ข Auto-flashlight for captures after dark โ€ข Privacy controls โ€” hide locations or keep captures private โ€ข Regular events and quests to keep things fresh TerraCatch is free to play. Go outside, explore your neighborhood, and discover the incredible wildlife around you. Every creature is out there waiting โ€” can you catch them all?

About

Animadex

Features
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Turn the real world into your own animal collection. Animadex is a wildlife-collecting game where every catch is a real animal you photograph yourself. Spot a bird on your walk, a fox in the park, or your cat on the couch โ€” snap a photo and Animadex identifies the species in seconds, then adds it to your personal collection. IDENTIFY ANYTHING Point your camera at any animal for an instant species identification, powered by AI. Mammals, birds, bugs, reptiles, sea life โ€” hundreds of species to discover. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Every species you catch fills in your dex, organized by category and rarity. Hunt common backyard critters and chase down rare and legendary finds. Many animals have special variants to complete, too. EXPLORE & SCAN Scan your surroundings to reveal the species hiding nearby, then head out to find them. The more places you explore, the more your map fills in. DAILY QUIZ Test your animal knowledge with a fresh guessing challenge every day. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Add friends with a code and climb the leaderboards โ€” locally and globally. See who's built the rarest, deepest collection. QUESTS & REWARDS Complete missions, level up, earn medals, and unlock profile cosmetics as you grow from a beginner into a master naturalist. REAL PHOTOS ONLY Animadex is about actually getting outside. Captures must be real photos of real animals โ€” screenshots and saved images are detected and rejected, so every collection is honestly earned. Whether you're a birder, a hiker, a curious kid, or just someone who loves animals, Animadex turns every encounter into a catch worth keeping. Download free and start your collection today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Terracatch4 screens
Animadex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Terracatch at none against Animadex's shown. Terracatch also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Animadex's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Terracatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Animadex sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terracatch ships an update every 3 weeks, Animadex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

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Terracatch versus Animadex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerracatchAnimadex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size75 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaman EbrahimiYann Urso

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Terracatch

One-time3
  • Handful of Leaves$0.99
  • Bag of Leaves$3.99
  • Crate of Leaves$8.99
8 purchases

Animadex

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 Crests$0.99
  • 550 Crests$4.99
  • 1,200 Crests$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2,800 Crests$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
  • 6,500 Crests$49.99

Questions

Is Terracatch free?
Terracatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Animadex free?
Animadex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Terracatch or Animadex have ads?
Animadex shows ads; Terracatch does not.
Which is updated more often, Terracatch or Animadex?
Terracatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Animadex every 4 days. Most recently, Terracatch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Animadex on October 10, 2026.

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