# The Boatman's Tale — Hook fish, survive the curse!

> Hook fish, survive the curse! (iPhone/iPad app by Umur SECKIN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boatmans-tale/id6760857255 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Umur SECKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877891179)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boatmans-tale/id6760857255/reviews.md

## What is The Boatman's Tale?

"Every cast is an opportunity. Every return is a decision."

The Boatman's Tale is not just a fishing game—it’s a thrilling test of greed, strategy, and survival. Head out into the mysterious waters, catch rare fish, manage your boat's weight limit, and make it back to the harbor before the sea claims your cargo!

Will you play it safe and return with a modest catch, or risk everything for that one legendary, heavy catch?

ONE-TAP MASTERY, ENDLESS STRATEGY
Easy to learn, hard to master. Tap to cast your line and hook your target. But beware: every fish adds weight. Overload your boat, and you might not make it back to the harbor.

100 LEVELS OF EPIC JOURNEY
Sail through 8 distinct, atmospheric regions. From calm tutorial waters to the chaotic, stormy abyss. Face 12 unique fish archetypes, each with different speeds, weights, and values.

SURVIVE 24 DEADLY CURSES
The ocean plays tricks on the greedy. Navigate through 24 dynamic curses like "Heavy Waters," "Blind Spot," or the terrifying "Time Bomb." Adapt your strategy instantly, or lose your entire haul!

UPGRADE YOUR FLEET (10 UNIQUE BOATS)
Visit the Garage to spend your hard-earned Gold Doubloons. Unlock 10 different vessels, from a humble Dinghy to the legendary Trawler. Upgrade your fuel capacity, rod durability, and cargo space to dive deeper into the abyss.

HARNESS POWERFUL BOOSTERS
Use Harpoons for multi-catches, Nets for area clears, TNT for explosive impact, and Anchors for emergency saves. Buy Pass Cards to keep your momentum going when the sea gets too rough.

Can you conquer the cursed waters and become the ultimate captain? The sea is watching.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Harbor Pass (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Harbor Pass (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Captain's Vault | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1x Net Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sailor's Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1x TNT Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1x Harpoon Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1x Anchor Booster | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-09

This update improves the game's animation fluidity and simplifies the core gameplay loop. UI/UX designs have been polished and made more user-friendly.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-05

-Minor bugs fixed.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-30

No release notes.

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All apps by Umur SECKIN: https://appshunter.io/developer/1877891179

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