# CatchCat vs PawCatch

The clearest difference is rating: PawCatch at 5.0 against CatchCat's 3.2. PawCatch also leads on ads (none vs shown). CatchCat's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatchCat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PawCatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PawCatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CatchCat has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CatchCat ships an update weekly, PawCatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatchCat | PawCatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchcat-catch-cats/id6783609615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawcatch/id6785094806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Seidel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783609617) | [Yusuf Afyon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876641835) |

## What reviewers say

### CatchCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchcat-catch-cats/id6783609615)

Discover and collect real-world cats using your camera to build a unique album. Engage in friendly matches, explore community sightings, and share your discoveries with friends.

**Highlights:** Spot and collect real cats with your camera, Build a personalized cat card album, Explore community sightings on a map, Compete with friends using cat cards, Share discoveries and compare albums, Receive smart notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatCatch Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Snack Cans | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Premium Can | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Snack Cans | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cat Treats | $1.99 | one-time |
| 165 Cat Treats | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Premium Cans | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cat Treats | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Cat Treats | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Premium Cans | $19.99 | one-time |


### PawCatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pawcatch/id6785094806)

Capture real-life pets as collectible cards that come alive with animations. Build a living album, upgrade your cards, and trade with friends in this cozy collecting game.

**Highlights:** Capture real cats and dogs with guided camera, Create animated living stickers from pet photos, Build and customize a living field album, Upgrade and level up pet cards, Trade cards with friends, Join leaderboards and earn rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paw Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag | $2.99 | one-time |
| PawCatch Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatchCat free?

CatchCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PawCatch free?

PawCatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CatchCat or PawCatch?

PawCatch is rated higher. CatchCat averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PawCatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CatchCat or PawCatch have ads?

CatchCat shows ads; PawCatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, CatchCat or PawCatch?

CatchCat ships an update weekly, and PawCatch fortnightly. Most recently, CatchCat was updated on November 7, 2026 and PawCatch on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*