# The Catapult

> The Catapult is a 2d timekiller with realistic physics In the game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.byv.TheCatapult](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.byv.TheCatapult)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.byv.TheCatapult`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BYV
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 16,726,448
- **Rating:** 4.29 / 5 (85,067 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2017-09-21
- **Publisher country:** BG
- **Size:** 122 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.byv.TheCatapult)
- **Website:** [http://byvgames.com](http://byvgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://byvgames.com/privacy.php](https://byvgames.com/privacy.php)

## Description

**The Catapult** is an engaging 2D timekiller game featuring realistic physics. Players take on the role of a stickman defending his castle from enemy siege weapons. Using an intuitive control system, you tap and pull to adjust the tension on the catapult, launching stones to destroy opponent's military mechanisms and siege towers.

Earn coins by hitting enemies and use them to upgrade your ammunition, including special shells like bombs. The game offers simple yet immersive gameplay ideal for quick, entertaining sessions. Feedback and suggestions are welcomed to enhance the gaming experience further. Enjoy defending your castle and mastering the catapult!

## Rankings

- #8,946 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.byv.TheCatapult.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Catapult is widely praised for addictive, fun gameplay and a positive overall reception with a witty vibe. Recurrent downsides are intrusive ads, bugs that disrupt progress (freezes/blur), and a coin-cost display bug during upgrades. A few players also compare it unfavorably to Catapult 2 for variety. Overall, fans enjoy the game but want fixes and ongoing improvements.

### Pros

- Addictive, fun, and engaging gameplay with ongoing challenges.
- Positive overall reception; many reviewers call it a good/best game and express love/impressed.
- Humorous and entertaining vibe that enhances the gameplay experience.

### Cons

- Excessive ads early in gameplay (e.g., multiple reviews mention five ads in the first minutes).
- Bugs and glitches that cause freezes, blur, or progression loss.
- Upgrade cost display bug (shows 200 coins instead of 2200).
- Some players feel the game becomes repetitive or less adventurous compared to Catapult 2.

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