# Multi vs Catan Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Multi at 4.5 against Catan Assistant's 2.2. Multi also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Catan Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Catan Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Multi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 703 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 23% of Catan Assistant's.

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Catan Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Catan Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (703 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews)** | [2.2 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-assistant/id1269632153/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **703** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 22.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Franckh-Kosmos Verlags GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/375309682) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040)

This app offers multiple stopwatches with advanced features like parallel or sequential timing modes. It's designed for tracking multiple events or participants simultaneously, with customizable displays and background operation for accurate timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Parallel and Sprint modes, Customizable display options, Background operation, Apple Watch support, Haptic feedback

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stopwatch Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Catan Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catan-assistant/id1269632153)

Learn the rules of a popular board game quickly and easily. This app uses voice narration and 3D animations to explain gameplay without requiring you to read the manual. Get your friends together and start playing in minutes.

**Highlights:** Animated rule explanations, Voice narration, 3D animations, No reading required, Quick setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful tutorials
- 🤩 Great for beginners
- 💯 Excellent explanation of rules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy graphics
- 🚫 Missing Catan game
- 🤔 Misleading name
- 📚 Lacks instructions for expansions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Corrupted tutorial files
- Broken graphics and missing pieces
- Search function not working

**Requested features**

- Add Catan game and expansions
- Improve graphics and animations
- Provide instructions in more languages
- Include dice roller and map generator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

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

### Is Catan Assistant free?

Catan Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Multi or Catan Assistant?

Multi is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 703 ratings, while Catan Assistant averages 2.2 from 113 ratings.

### Do Multi or Catan Assistant have ads?

Neither Multi nor Catan Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or Catan Assistant?

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Catan Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, Multi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Catan Assistant on November 3, 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.*