Comparison

Terracatch vs Tearscape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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 — 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?

About

Tearscape

Embark on a 2D action-adventure in a gothic world, featuring fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art. Master precise fighting, unlock new abilities, and delve into challenging dungeons filled with secrets.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Exploration
  • Pixel art style
  • Unlockable abilities
  • Dungeon crawling
  • Boss fights
  • 2-Player Local Co-Op
Features
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FEATURES • Achievements • Cloud Saves • Controller support • 2-Player Local Co-Op (Requires 2 Controllers) Discover a Gothic world in this 2D top-down action-adventure, blending fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art inspired by Game Boy Color classics. Fight monstrous foes, unlock new abilities, and explore a non-linear map filled with hidden secrets and dangerous challenges. COMBAT Master precise combat, where every strike and dodge matters. Manage your stamina as you face off against grotesque enemies. You have a limited number of healing flasks so use them wisely. Upgrade your character's stats to remain effective in combat. TOOLS Discover powerful new tools hidden in the dungeons that enhance both combat and exploration. Unlock new abilities to defeat enemies more effectively and access hidden paths, uncovering deeper secrets within the world. DUNGEONS Uncover hidden dungeons throughout Tearscape's dark, interconnected world. Each dungeon holds unique challenges, powerful items, and deadly enemies, pushing your combat and exploration skills to the limit. BOSS FIGHTS Face off against challenging bosses: massive, grotesque creatures born from dark experiments. Each encounter demands precise timing, strategy, and mastery of your abilities to emerge victorious. EXPLORATION Explore the vast, interconnected map filled with branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and secret areas. The non-linear design encourages exploration, rewarding you with powerful items and new abilities. NPCs Encounter a diverse cast of NPCs, some offering guidance, others seeking your help, and a few with their own hidden agendas. Every interaction adds depth to the story.

Screenshots

Terracatch4 screens
Tearscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Terracatch at Free against Tearscape's $9.99. Tearscape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Terracatch is free to download; Tearscape costs $9.99 up front. Terracatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tearscape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terracatch ships an update every 3 weeks, Tearscape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Terracatch versus Tearscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerracatchTearscape
PriceFree — better$9.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB194 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSaman EbrahimiNERDS TAKE OVER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Terracatch

One-time3
  • Handful of Leaves$0.99
  • Bag of Leaves$3.99
  • Crate of Leaves$8.99
None

Tearscape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terracatch free?
Terracatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tearscape free?
Tearscape costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Terracatch or Tearscape have ads?
Neither Terracatch nor Tearscape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terracatch or Tearscape?
Terracatch ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tearscape every 5 days. Most recently, Terracatch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tearscape on October 3, 2026.

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