# Fish Out Of Water! — user reviews > 1,301 indexed App Store user reviews of Fish Out Of Water! by Halfbrick, rated 3.80/5 from 1,682 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-out-of-water/id578467798/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-out-of-water/id578467798.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 936 · 4★ 225 · 3★ 78 · 2★ 68 · 1★ 375 ## What do users think of Fish Out Of Water!? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🐠 Nostalgic childhood game - 🐟 Simple and fun gameplay - 🐬 Cute and charming characters - 🐳 No ads or in-app purchases **Cons** - 💰 Subscription-based model - 🔒 Locked behind paywall - 🗑️ Greed and corporate monetization - 🐛 Glitches and crashes **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on launch - Progress and unlocks being reset - Compatibility issues on newer devices **Most requested features** - Free-to-play option with ads - One-time purchase model - More fish and gameplay variety - Ability to restore previous progress ## Newest reviews (20 of 1,301) ### 1/5 — Disgusting sickening greed. *2026-07-08, version 1.3.12* 20 minutes of free gameplay until it locked behind a paywall? genuinely pathetic!! especially in an economy where mostly no one can afford rent or food!! greedy companies are extremely out of touch and it makes me sick! ### 1/5 — Childhood memories stolen by corporate greed *2026-07-07, version 1.3.12* I remember playing this game with my cousins when I was little, and it was so fun. I can’t play anymore on account of having to pay for the game. I beg you all to make the game free again. It also says on the website that it is free with no ads or in app purchases. However this is a lie because you have to purchase Halfbrick plus to play the game! Just give us ads!!! ### 1/5 — DOWN WITH SUBSCRIPTIONS!! *2026-07-06, version 1.3.12* I used to love this game when I played it in the 2010s, but now that enjoyment has been impeded. Players shouldn’t have to pay a subscription for a game they could previously play for free. I doubt the developers will change their stance on this, but I hope to warn any previous players that might want to relive their nostalgia that this game has been soiled. With the way the world is right now, forcing your players to make repeated payments instead of just a single purchase is predatory. I wouldn’t even mind if this game were a single $5 purchase, and that’s me being generous. What a shame. ### 1/5 — I’m out deleted *2026-06-27, version 1.3.12* Haven’t played in a while, tried today only to find subscription only. That game isn’t worth a penny. ### 1/5 — Overpriced *2026-06-25* 30€ im Monat ist unverschämt auf bisher ungesehenem Niveau. ### 1/5 — Lastimável *2026-06-25* Sou fã de todos os jogos da halfbrick studios, e de fato fizeram parte da minha infância, como assim acredito que fez de muita gente. Inclusive, joguei muito fish out of water, e achei uma tristeza quando removeram das plataformas. Daí quando colocam novamente, permitem só 20 minutos únicos, é uma total deslealdade com os fãs que fizeram parte da história desse jogo assim como da halfbrick. Poderiam incluir propagandas até do plano que eles estão propondo, seria muito melhor do que permitir só alguns minutos limitados. Além disso, só recolocam o jogo, e querem cobrar um novo plano de pagamento mensal, mas não incluíram novidades no jogo, acho isso triste demais. Sou fã mesmo dos criadores desse jogo, e acho totalmente válido eles quererem recompensação por tempo investido nos jogos, mas eu acredito que haveria outras formas de fazer isso. Seria ótimo ver esse jogo gratuito novamente, até porque tem muita fãs e estaria em contato com a nova geração também. Enfim, se fosse necessário pagar só uma vez, eu pagaria por um valor justo, mas ninguém deveria ser obrigado a ficar refém de assinaturas. ### 1/5 — an embarrassment *2026-06-16, version 1.3.12* early app store title with no real changes in a decade but we slap a forced subscription on this ancient mobile game preventing save data (my fish hats went away). Horrifying trend of taking already functioning software from 2010s and dilapidating it to unplayability (see: PvZ) it isn’t slick and it isn’t a good look, you did not make a new product and thus u shouldn’t get to apply new restrictions to its access, make a new game and paywall that. To extract revenue from games created in the days of 4in screens is an embarrassment. ### 1/5 — Saying ”No” to the subscription. *2026-06-15, version 1.3.12* This is so sad that this game is now under a subscription. I agree with the others that it seems so greedy! For a while this game was neglected and I could only play it on an old iPad. Now it’s updated but you can’t play with out a subscription!? I would rather just pay one time for the game but unfortunately that option doesn’t exist. ### 1/5 — eff you *2026-06-14, version 1.3.12* why do i have to subscribe.. i want to speak with management ### 4/5 — Só 20 minutos *2026-06-14* Daria 5 estrelas se não precisasse de pagar mensalidade pra jogar. Se tivesse como comprar somente o jogo eu compraria. Tirando esse detalhe eu emo esse jogo e lembro de jogar quando era criança ### 1/5 — Another game fallen from grace *2026-06-09, version 1.3.12* Used to be a go-to mobile game when I was a kid, got the itch to play this again just to find out it has a subscription JUST to play the game normally, cant even play with ads for free. Id rather the game be a dollar or two, but WHO is paying a subscription just to play these games. ### 1/5 — Nostalgia bait ruined *2026-06-02, version 1.3.12* Why do u have to pay to throw fish... ### 1/5 — Childhood memories stolen by corporate greed *2026-05-30, version 1.3.12* I remember playing this game with my cousins when I was little, and it was so fun. I can’t play anymore on account of having to pay for the game. I beg you all to make the game free again. ### 1/5 — Corporate Greed Kills Childhoods *2026-05-26, version 1.3.12* I play this game so much as a kid, loved it to death. It’s the same story with jetpack joyride and fruit ninja, but I loved this game so much more. I’ve replayed a few times over the years just for a nice blast of nostalgia, and always had a great time again. Last week I got another wave of nostalgia and wanted to play again, only to be met with a paywall telling me to pay for a halfbrick+ subscription. I play a lot of pc, so I’m used to paying for games. However, a yearly subscription for a mobile game is absurd. I wouldn’t pay $25 a year for call of duty let alone fish out of water. Absolutely absurd that halfbrick thinks this ok, and it probably won’t change cause I’m sure the whales buying the subscription are keeping the company’s bottom line higher than ever. So I’m gonna go enjoy my last free 20 minutes of fish out of water, then never touch a game from this greedy company again. ### 1/5 — miserable company *2026-05-20, version 1.3.12* i’ve never left a review on anything in my life but this new subscription system is horrible and your struggling company will crumble soon enough just let me play the game i liked as a kid capitalist slobs ### 1/5 — corporate greed *2026-05-18, version 1.3.12* subscription needed ### 1/5 — Pure greed. Game was free for years!! *2026-04-28, version 1.3.12* Seriously not impressed- this game was free for YEARS and now requires a subscription to even play!!!! Seriously guys!?!! ### 1/5 — New subscription Model *2026-04-28, version 1.3.12* This game is great, and was always such a fun one to play for FREE. Why did I pay for it years ago to now have to pay a subscription as well? Immediate undownload… ### 1/5 — BEWARE: Requires paid subscription! *2026-04-28, version 1.3.12* I used to play this game over a decade ago and it was so fun! One of my favorite mobile games of all time. I forgot about it for a long time but remembered it and wanted to play it again. We do not want to play your other games on Halfbrick+. We want to play Fish Out Of Water! Many would be happy paying a one time LOW COST payment to get rid of ads on an otherwise free game, but gatekeeping this classic, award-winning game to a terrible subscription service has ruined any nostalgia I had for it. If it ever becomes free to play again I would love to play it and change my review. Until then, Halfbrick+ remains a terrible decision by the studio and will rot with all the other games locked behind it. VERY hostile business practice! ### 1/5 — Textbook definition of "greedy slobs that don't care for other people". *2026-04-18, version 1.3.12* Really? I read the "Most Helpful Reviews" and one of the reviews had a dev response that said that Halfbrick+ gives access to more than one game. Paying for ANY game seems dumb to me. But a whole subscription? Why? Max a 10$ one-time purchase seems borderline reasonable, but I can't understand a monthly payment. So greedy and dumb. Waste of money and storage for players, and a waste of a good game and thousands of 4-5 star reviews. Please make these games free-to-play. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Terrible *2026-08-28, version 1.3.12* This game is very fun but I’m not donating money to Israel to be able to play it. Why not make game buyable in first place stupid 😡😡😡😡😡 when I find the developers is not live ### 1/5 — Don’t bother *2026-08-25, version 1.3.12* Subscription required to play ### 1/5 — money hungry mfs *2026-08-24, version 1.3.12* i’ll never pay for a stupid subscription for a stupid game when people are struggling to afford to live. yall are sick to even attempt at a subscription based service for GAMES. people have to choose between medicine and groceries and you think people are gonna want to spend money to play a mid game from 2016? you’re out of your mind. ### 1/5 — No one likes subscriptions *2026-08-23, version 1.3.12* Pretty obvious, especially for a mobile game. Just use ads! ### 1/5 — Listen *2026-08-15, version 1.3.12* You really need to stop adding timers to my game and say ops times up So LET ME pLAY MY CHILDHOOD GAME IN PEACE ### 1/5 — Tidal wave rip off *2026-08-04, version 1.3.12* I used to play this all the time. Was a great way to kill a few minutes in between appointments etc. The newest update not only deleted all my previous content but it’s now forcing you to pay a high monthly fee for something that was completely free. They’ve added nothing to it and the older version had no ads or anything so you’re literally playing a monthly subscription for the exact same product. ### 1/5 — Halfbrick is a terrible studio *2026-08-04, version 1.3.12* halfbrick just like the name only puts half effort but will gladly put their hand out for hand outs and donations and plans and more bull sh t . do not spend money on halfbrick and if you did request a refund for any purchases you ever made with them ### 1/5 — 😭 why why why 😱🦖🐍🐊🐅🐆 *2026-07-28, version 1.3.12* 😭why l used to like this game l played it since was 4😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😢😡😡😡😡😡😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🤬😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦😱🔨😡 subscriptions🔨😡👎🏻 it made me happy Can you remove the subscription 😭 or else😡 and then🥳 ### 1/5 — Ungodly greed for something not even worth money *2026-07-18, version 1.3.12* It’s absolutely ridiculous to pay a unbelievable subscription to play a mobile game that’s not even all that. I can’t lie the game is fun if you’re extremely bored but paying any type of money for this is just beyond me. Disgusting amounts of greed from the company. ### 1/5 — I couldn’t be more sad. *2026-07-18, version 1.3.12* This game was my entire childhood, I played so much I unlocked about 30 or so of every gem every week, it was something I could play when I was stressed and the story and fun facts were something I could talk about for hours, only to learn that they have forced this app into a paid subscription, I understand you have to make money off this stuff in today’s age, but this is ridiculous! They want $25 a Year for a simple mobile game, no longer can I sit and play a game with ads but I’m forced to spend $25 dollars a year because they’ve fallen into corporate greed, this is insufferable, bring back the ads if you need the money so much but you should know that this is the most greedy and selfish change you could’ve possibly made! This game was amazing, but if you want to play a 12+ YEAR OLD MOBILE GAME now you apparently have to break out the wallet. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Why do u have to pay 😢 *2025-12-04, version 1.3.12* It’s dumb how u guys made it where u have to pay to play the game now this literally was my childhood game 🫩 ### 5/5 — Que buen juego!!! *2025-08-11, version 1.3.12* Me trae recuerdos de mi infancia, jamás lo quiten ### 5/5 — So good! But... *2025-07-27, version 1.3.12* This game is amazing! Fun, addicting, its great! But then came the subscribtion. Im just confused why I couldnt play one of my favorite games because of advertizing??? (still rating it 5 stars cause its fun) but anyways im too young to buy the subscribtion so now im sad :( ### 5/5 — Idea to make the people happy? *2025-05-28, version 1.3.12* Hello good people of halfbrick. I just want to start by saying, this game is an absolute classic, played it when I was young, and I was delighted to see it return. Well. With the required subscription of halfbrick+, it seems that the people aren’t so, you know. Happy? So what if, you could make a version with a few ads here and there, maybe you could watch an ad to be able to throw one more fish. Or get some extra crystals and whatnot. I feel like this could work. But if it doesn’t, oh well, at least I tried. But still cool game, I give it 8 skips out of 15 meters. ### 5/5 — 2018媽媽買平板後我第一次玩到的遊戲 *2025-05-25, version 1.3.12* 小時候的回憶真的好玩我現在的20歲了 ### 5/5 — Çok güzel ama… *2025-04-04, version 1.3.12* Bana oyunu açınca süre verdi sonra giriş yapmamı istiyor ben Halfbrick’e üye olmadım ve para ödemek istemiyorum.Lütfen bunu düzeltin onun dışında oyun kafa dağıtmak için çok iyi. ### 5/5 — <3 *2025-01-09* С очень давних времен моя любимая игра! ### 5/5 — Ücretli hale gelmiş *2024-12-02, version 1.3.11* Yıllardır silmeyip oynadığım oyun neden ücretli oldu lütfen düzeltin (FREE) ### 5/5 — 힐링게임 *2024-11-20* 저는 이 평화롭고 사랑스러운 게임이 정말 좋아요 ### 5/5 — Payment *2024-11-14* I used to play this game when I was younger and I loved it, now I wanted to play it again, and you only have 20 minutes of free playtime? If this game had a one-time payment feature where you pay a bit of money for full access, it would be an instant buy. Although all of that, the game is really fun and cute! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*