Independent verification scores, services, tools, pricing, and team details for Catchword and The App Master side by side.
Catchword and The App Master are both verified AI-native design studios on StudioRank. The App Master holds a verification score of 65/100, 50 points ahead of Catchword at 15/100. Both are based in United States - Catchword in Oakland and The App Master in New York.
The App Master has the stronger AI-integration evidence on paper, but the right pick depends on scope and budget, not score alone.
Pick Catchword if your scope includes brand/identity or ai strategy.
Pick The App Master if the deeper AI integration is the deciding factor, or your scope includes product design or full-stack dev.
This verdict is generated from independently verified data on both studios - verification score, team size, budget bands, and service mix. It reflects the evidence on file, not editorial preference.
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The App Master scores 65/100 on AI verification, 50 points ahead of Catchword at 15/100. The score reflects tool stack evidence, workflow integration signals in case studies, and portfolio output, not self-reported AI claims.
Their service offerings do not overlap directly. Catchword additionally lists Brand/Identity, AI Strategy. The App Master additionally lists Product Design, Full-Stack Dev.
| AI Strategy |
| Brand/Identity |
| Full-Stack Dev |
| Product Design |
