Comparison

Latch vs Paws & Cans

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

Head to head
About

Latch

Engage in a pure deduction game where every puzzle has a single, logical solution. Place nodes on a grid according to simple rules, with no luck or timers involved. Enjoy a clean design and offline play.

Highlights
  • Pure deduction gameplay
  • Single solution puzzles
  • No guessing or timers
  • Growing puzzle runs
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
Features
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Latch is a game of pure deduction. Every puzzle has one solution, and you can always reason your way to it - no guessing, no luck, no timers rushing you. Just you and a grid that rewards a clear mind. The rule is simple: Place one node in every row, every column, and every colored region - and no two nodes may touch, not even diagonally. From that single rule comes a surprising depth of logic. Mark the cells you've ruled out, place your nodes with confidence, and watch the solution reveal itself. What's inside: • 1,000 verified puzzles - every one checked for a single solution and a path of pure logic. Grids stay a comfortable size; it's the reasoning that deepens, from spotting a single forced cell to deductions spanning several regions at once. • A new daily challenge - one fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone. • Build your streak - solve each day to keep your streak alive, and watch it climb. • Clear, uncluttered design - bright, distinct colors and nothing on screen but the puzzle. • Learn in a minute - a quick walkthrough teaches you everything; the depth comes from you. • Ads you can switch off - one small purchase removes the banner and between-level ads, for good. • Play anywhere, offline - no account, no sign-up, no connection required. No pressure. No randomness. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle that always makes sense. Think you can solve them all?

About

Paws & Cans

Features
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Every cat needs a can of food and a little personal space. Paws & Cans is a cat-themed logic puzzle where you follow number clues, find the right spots for the cats, and pair each one with its own can. The cans are already waiting on the grid. Your job is to place the cats so that every pair fits and no two cats get too close. A few simple rules create plenty of possibilities to work through. How to play: - Place cats in empty squares. The cans stay where they are. - Pair each cat with a can directly above, below, to the left, or to the right. Each cat and each can must belong to exactly one pair. - Keep cats apart. They cannot touch horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. - Match the number of cats in each marked row and column to the clues along the edge. A cat can sit beside more than one can, but it only pairs with one. Every can needs its own cat, so consider how each placement affects the rest of the board. Start with what you know. A row marked zero has no cats. A cat rules out the spaces immediately around it. As you connect the clues, the possibilities narrow and the next move comes into focus. Enjoy the satisfaction of finding a position that fits, spotting a useful clue, and working through the grid one deduction at a time. Every cat you place brings you closer to a board where all the numbers and pairs line up. For cat lovers and fans of number-based logic puzzles, Paws & Cans brings a playful theme to observation, counting, and careful reasoning. Find a spot for every cat. Leave room for a little logic.

Screenshots

Latch4 screens
Paws & Cans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paws & Cans at 15.0 against Latch's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Latch ships an update weekly, Paws & Cans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Latch versus Paws & Cans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatchPaws & Cans
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivas Labs LLCAI FIRST FOR EVERYTHING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Latch

No in-app purchases

None

Paws & Cans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paws & Cans free?
Paws & Cans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Latch or Paws & Cans have ads?
Both Latch and Paws & Cans show ads.
Which is updated more often, Latch or Paws & Cans?
Latch ships an update weekly, and Paws & Cans every 5 days. Most recently, Latch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Paws & Cans on October 24, 2026.

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