Terracatch vs CatchCat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terracatch
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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 — complete with unique stats, abilities, and lore. EXPLORE & DISCOVER • Capture real animals by taking photos or short videos in the wild • AI-powered species identification tells you exactly what you found • Import sightings from iNaturalist to grow your collection faster • Track where and when you discovered each creature on a map COLLECT & GROW • Build a living collection of every species you encounter • Each animal gets unique battle stats, moves, and abilities • Level up your creatures with XP and evolve duplicates into stronger forms • Discover Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Mythic, and Legendary animals BATTLE & COMPETE • Assemble a squad and battle friends or practice against NPCs • Dynamic battles with weather effects, terrain bonuses, and status conditions • Particle effects, critical hits, and color-coded battle logs bring fights to life • Climb leaderboards and prove you're the top explorer CONNECT & SHARE • Join the community feed to see what others are discovering • Add friends and compare collections • Share your rarest finds with the world • Support wildlife awareness through real-world exploration FEATURES • Google Sign-In for quick, secure login • Dark mode for comfortable night exploring • Auto-flashlight for captures after dark • Privacy controls — hide locations or keep captures private • 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 — can you catch them all?
CatchCat
Discover and collect real-world cats using your camera to build a unique album of cat cards. Explore your neighborhood, compete with friends using your collected cards, and share your discoveries.
- Spot real cats with your camera
- Build a collectible cat card album
- Explore community sightings
- Compete with friends in matches
- Share discoveries with friends
- Smart notifications
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CatchCat transforms everyday cat sightings into a playful real-world collection experience. Use your camera to spot real cats, verify each sighting, and grow a beautiful album of unique cat cards. Every discovery has its own personality, appearance, rarity, and collectible artwork, making every walk a chance to find something new. Explore your neighborhood, discover community sightings, build your dream album, and challenge friends with your cat cards in fun competitive matches. Whether it's the friendly cat around the corner, your own mischievous companion, or an incredibly rare discovery, every sighting adds something special to your album. CatchCat is designed to be quick, social, and rewarding. Jump in for a few minutes during a walk or spend hours exploring, comparing albums, completing sets, and sharing your favorite discoveries. KEY FEATURES SPOT REAL CATS Use your camera to discover real cats around you. Verify sightings, generate beautiful collectible cat cards, and build your personal album. BUILD YOUR ALBUM Collect everyday, special, and iconic cats. Complete themed collections, discover rare personalities, and expand your gallery of real-world cat sightings. EXPLORE COMMUNITY SIGHTINGS Find nearby community sightings on the map, walk closer to preview them, and add linked keepsakes to your album. PLAY AND COMPETE Use your collected cat cards in friendly matches, climb the rankings, unlock rewards, and see how your album compares with other players. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Add friends, compare albums, celebrate new discoveries, and show off your favorite cat cards. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Stay updated on friend activity, matches, new discoveries, and important app updates without unnecessary spam. CATCHCAT PREMIUM Support CatchCat while unlocking optional cosmetics, personalization features, and exclusive extras. PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. CatchCat never sells your personal information and provides clear privacy controls together with easy account deletion options. If your camera roll is already filled with cat photos, CatchCat gives every real-world sighting a lasting place in your album. Terms of Use: https://www.catchcat.lol/legal/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Terracatch at none against CatchCat's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Terracatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CatchCat sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Terracatch ships an update every 3 weeks, CatchCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terracatch | CatchCat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saman Ebrahimi | Sebastian Seidel |
In-app purchases
Terracatch
- Handful of Leaves$0.99
- Bag of Leaves$3.99
- Crate of Leaves$8.99
CatchCat
- CatCatch Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- CatCatch Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- 3 Snack Cans$0.99
- 1 Premium Can$0.99
- 10 Snack Cans$1.99
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- 50 Cat Treats$1.99
- 165 Cat Treats$2.99
- 10 Premium Cans$5.99
- 500 Cat Treats$6.99
- 1,200 Cat Treats$14.99
- 50 Premium Cans$19.99









