# Mystery Match vs Catando

The clearest difference is ads: Catando at none against Mystery Match's shown. Catando also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Mystery Match's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mystery Match sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Catando sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mystery Match ships an update every 2 months, Catando every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mystery Match | Catando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-match/id836517222/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 253 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outplay Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/468711596) | [Kairos.ai Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868624608) |

## What reviewers say

### Mystery Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-match/id836517222)

Embark on a thrilling Match 3 puzzle adventure set in the 1930s. Solve over 1700 levels, uncover hidden objects, and unravel a captivating mystery alongside Detective Emma Fairfax as she travels the globe.

**Highlights:** Over 1700 levels, Match 3 jewel puzzles, Hidden object discovery, Detective story adventure, Travel the world, 5 unique puzzle types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purse of 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of 60 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Box of 120 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of 130 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of 250 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stack of 270 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Interesting story
- 👍 Generous with free lives/boosters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Syncing and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Progress/data loss
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Frustratingly difficult levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing properly
- Video ads not working as intended
- Game freezing or crashing
- Sync issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- More opportunities to earn coins/boosters
- Ability to keep progress after updates
- Option to disable story/cutscenes
- Daily bonus rewards


### Catando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catando/id6811043893)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Golden Retriever Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| Husky Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calico Cat Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| Corgi Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| White Cat Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orange Tabby Look | $1.99 | one-time |
| Woof Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Meow Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mystery Match free?

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

### Is Catando free?

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

### Do Mystery Match or Catando have ads?

Mystery Match shows ads; Catando does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mystery Match or Catando?

Mystery Match ships an update every 2 months, and Catando every 5 days. Most recently, Mystery Match was updated on November 3, 2026 and Catando 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.*