Comparison

Arrowdrift vs Catedrop

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

Head to head
About

Arrowdrift

Features
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Arrowdrift is a calm, clever puzzle about one simple idea: tap an arrow and watch it drift. Every board is a grid of arrows. Tap one and it slides in its direction until it flies off the edge — or stops against something and becomes a wall of its own. Clear every arrow to solve the board. Easy to grasp in seconds, surprisingly deep within minutes. There's no countdown, no pressure, no punishing timer. Just you, the grid, and that quiet click of a plan coming together. Play a board in a spare minute or lose an hour — Arrowdrift fits both. WHAT MAKES IT TICK • Slide-and-stop puzzles that reward thinking a few moves ahead • Hundreds of hand-crafted levels across four difficulty tiers, from gentle first steps to genuinely fiendish • A fresh Daily puzzle every day — the same board for everyone, so you can compare and share • Earn stars for clean solves and chase your best times • Special arrows that bend the rules: rotators, springs, ghosts that pass through walls, bullets that punch through anything • Tricky board pieces: holes that swallow arrows, air-shafts, bouncing spring-walls, turnstiles, burning fire-walls, and walls that crack and collapse • Beautiful, swappable looks — from clean slate to granite, metal, wood, neon, cyberpunk, and tinted glass CALM BY DESIGN No energy meters. No forced waiting. No timer screaming at you. Arrowdrift respects your attention — pick it up, solve a board, put it down. Perfect for a commute, a coffee break, or winding down. PLAY YOUR WAY Work through the campaign, return for the Daily, replay levels to perfect your stars and times, and unlock new visual sets as you go. Slide in. Clear the board. One more move.

About

Catedrop

A relaxing card puzzle game where players collect matching cards into groups to clear the board and reveal hidden cards. Strategic thinking is key to solving each stage and uncovering new possibilities with every move.

Highlights
  • Collect matching cards
  • Reveal hidden cards
  • Clear every stage
  • Plan ahead strategically
  • Simple controls
  • Engaging puzzle gameplay
Features
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Collect cards, reveal hidden ones, and clear every stage! Welcome to Catedrop, a fresh card puzzle where every move opens new possibilities. Collect matching cards into their groups to remove them from the board and uncover the hidden cards beneath. Each decision changes the puzzle, so planning ahead is the key to success. Easy to learn and satisfying to play, Catedrop offers relaxing puzzles that reward smart thinking without overwhelming complexity. Features • Clear every card to complete each stage • Think ahead and discover the best path • Simple controls with engaging puzzle gameplay • Colorful cards featuring a variety of fun themes • Great for both quick sessions and long playtimes Take your time, plan your moves, and enjoy a unique card puzzle adventure. Download Catedrop today!

Screenshots

Arrowdrift4 screens
Catedrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arrowdrift at none against Catedrop's 8. Arrowdrift also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Catedrop's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Catedrop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Arrowdrift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrowdrift ships an update every 2 days, Catedrop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Arrowdrift versus Catedrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowdriftCatedrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB529 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer1SENSEGOODROID,Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Arrowdrift

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Catedrop

One-time8
  • Coin_01$1.99
  • Coin_02$8.99
  • NoAds$9.99
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  • NoAds pack$19.99
  • Premium Pack$19.99
  • Coin_03$29.99
  • Coin_04$59.99
  • Coin_05$99.99

Questions

Is Arrowdrift free?
Arrowdrift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Catedrop free?
Catedrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arrowdrift or Catedrop have ads?
Both Arrowdrift and Catedrop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrowdrift or Catedrop?
Arrowdrift ships an update every 2 days, and Catedrop every 9 days. Most recently, Arrowdrift was updated on October 3, 2026 and Catedrop on October 22, 2026.

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