# Idle Fishing: Mobile

> Idle and active fishing game with crew, upgrades, and passive income. (iPhone/iPad app by AO Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-fishing-mobile/id6614782311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761421550)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 24 more
- Released: 2025-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-fishing-mobile/id6614782311/reviews.md

## What is Idle Fishing?

Key Features:
- Idle and Active Fishing with a mini-game.
- Hire Crewmates with unique stats and bonuses
- Ascension System with Big Upgrades Tree.
- 1,000+ In-game Achievements with rewards.
- 52 Weekly Holiday Events with many rewards.
- Buy Buildings to buy to generate income for you passively.
- Many Research upgrades to improve your fishing income.
- Many boats to unlock.
- Beautiful environments to visit with unique fish.
- Daily Quests

## Key features

- Idle and active fishing gameplay
- Hire crewmates with unique stats
- Ascension system with upgrade tree
- Over 1,000 in-game achievements
- Buy buildings for passive income
- Unlock many boats
- Research upgrades for income

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eggs Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Excavation Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest Hunt Bundle 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 7,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,250 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 600 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2,700 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 15,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-fishing-mobile/id6614782311/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun Game

*2026-03-15, version Update 2.4.12 - Rainbow Rewards*

I really like the game so far. Been playing for a couple hours. Could use some tips on everything that’s going on initially but once I figured it out it was really easy to understand.

### 1/5 — Ads :(

*2026-01-07, version Update 2.4.11*

I have been playing this game on Steam for over a year(7500+ hours). I thought it would be nice to try this on mobile, but ads are a dealbreaker for me. I would be very happy to pay to have ALL ads removed permanently. This is a great game and is a lot of fun to play, but there is no way, that I can find, to remove the ads. 
My limited amount of “game” time is too precious to be wasted watching ads.

### 2/5 — Mobile ads length

*2026-01-07, version Update 2.4.11*

I don’t know what changed, but the abs are now almost 5 minutes long and are not optional. Even for users who have purchased packages through Steam. I’ve given up on the mobile version and will just play Steam from now on. 

Sad day for gamers.

### 1/5 — mtx purchases get rewarded with ads

*2025-08-21, version Update 2.1.14*

hadnt got a single ad in 8-12hrs of playing, i rewarded this dev behavior by purchasing lifetime VIP for 10usd. i was then immediately met with a fullscreen ad, and then more when i reopened the app. 

thats crazy work.

thankfully i made the conscious effort to purchase VIP on steam, so my odds of getting a refund are slightly higher.

stay sleazy, mobile idle devs.

### 5/5 — Really fun game

*2025-07-22, version Update 2.1.14*

This game has a fair bit of complexity and have a nice re-birth system. The only lacking is special events and a leader board.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-06-18, version Update 2.1.14*

I started on PC and switched over to mobile because it’s more accessible. One of my favorite idle games so far.

### 3/5 — Good, but could use some polish

*2025-06-03, version Update 2.1.13*

The amount of content is good and the balance of idle and active play is well done.  The forced ads are a no-go for idle games, and the UI could be cleaned up.  Great sound design, full points.

### 5/5 — Addicted

*2025-05-14, version Update 2.1.7*

Love it, never gets boring and that’s rare for me! This game is simple and amazing !

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Fishing

### What is Idle Fishing: Mobile?

Idle Fishing: Mobile is a game that combines idle and active fishing mechanics. Players can progress by hiring crewmates, upgrading their fishing operations, and investing in buildings that generate income passively. It also features a mini-game for more active engagement.

### What are the key features of Idle Fishing: Mobile?

Key features include idle and active fishing with a mini-game, the ability to hire crewmates with unique stats, an ascension system with a large upgrade tree, over 1,000 in-game achievements, and the option to buy buildings for passive income. Players can also unlock many boats and explore beautiful environments.

### Is Idle Fishing: Mobile free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This means players can choose to spend real money on items or upgrades within the game, though it is not required to enjoy the core gameplay.

### What kind of activities can I do in Idle Fishing: Mobile?

You can engage in both idle fishing, where your crew fishes automatically, and active fishing with a mini-game. You can also hire and manage crewmates, research upgrades to boost your income, buy buildings for passive revenue, and unlock various boats to explore different environments and catch unique fish.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### Update 2.5.5 - Quality of Life & Excavation XP Multipliers — 2026-04-22

Update 2.5.5 - Quality of Life & Excavation XP Multipliers
- Open x5 eggs at a time
- New seagull catch streak statistics
- New in-game panel showing what resets with rebirths
- Camera auto-adjusts when unlocking new boats
- New Excavation XP bonuses and bundles in the Gem Shop

### Update 2.5.2 - Saves hotfix — 2026-04-06

- Fixed loading save error for iPhones
- 35 new excavation achievements
- Rainbow rewards found statistic and achievements
- Rainbow scanner
- Auto excavation now works while the window is closed

### Update 2.5 - Excavation Expansion — 2026-03-26

- 313 new expansion upgrades including XP multipliers
- Infinite Gold, Silver, and XP upgrades in excavation
- New excavation levels and crewmate XP bonuses
- Rebalanced excavation shop prices

### Update 2.4.12 - Rainbow Rewards — 2026-01-26

- New feature - Rainbow Rewards! Some excavation rewards now drop as rainbow variants worth many times more.
- Lifetime VIP daily pickaxes increased from 100 to 200
- Currency drop odds in Excavation doubled
- Crew squad equip cooldown reduced to 1 hour
- Various bug fixes

### Update 2.4.11 — 2025-12-23

- New feature - Crew squads, hot-swap a group of crew without firing them.
- New statistics categories - Day, Week, Ascension, Rebirth(current & previous)
- Idle auto play for excavation!
- 2 Modes, random and smart auto play.
- New excavation preferences.

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