Comparison

Tap Tap Fish vs DESERTOPIA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tap Tap Fish

An idle, relaxing game designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Expand your aquarium, invite adorable fish friends, and enjoy a peaceful experience. Watch your underwater world grow and feel your worries melt away.

Highlights
  • Idle relaxing gameplay
  • Stress relief and calming atmosphere
  • Aquarium expansion
  • Collection of cute fish and sea creatures
  • Beautiful deep-sea scenery
  • Soothing background music
Features
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A Stress-free Game You Can Enjoy While Relaxing Comfortably. 'Tap Tap Fish - Abyssrium' is an idle relaxing game that will relieve your stress and help calm your mind. Invite cute fish friends who seek comfort and relaxation in the aquarium. Relax and watch your aquarium grow bigger without trying hard. Fill your peaceful aquarium with a bunch of playful cute fish friends. Take a break from your busy daily lives and relax. Expand your aquarium and meet lots and lots of cute fish. The idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium' is a stress-relief game which you are definitely going to love! Aquarium Full of Adorable Fish In the idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium,' you can make friends with charming fish which you only came across on TV, in books, or aquariums. Meet magnificent and adorable whale friends including dolphins, killer whales, blue whales, humpback whales, and sperm whales in the game. Not to mention there are so many kinds of interesting friends awaiting you in the aquarium such as sharks, tunas, rays, lampreys, and even cats and cute dogs! Recommended for People Looking for Relaxing Game Leave everything behind for a moment and play the idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium.' Take a deep breath, play this beautiful game, and let your mind be stress-free. The beautiful and calming music, a variety of sceneries in the deep sea, and adorable fish friends will keep you entertained and stress-free. Just watching fish friends swim in the aquarium will help you feel relaxed and keep you calm. You will also be satisfied seeing the sea creatures grow throughout the gameplay. Grow Your Aquarium with a Tap The Lonely Corallite in the aquarium is eagerly wanting to make new friends. Invite adorable fish to be friends with the Corallite. Just go with the flow and tap to progress in the game. The Corallite will find comfort and keep growing. Cute fish and large whales will come to your aquarium in search of new friends. Create your own relaxing aquarium with the beautiful scenery of the abyss. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription options We have the following subscription periods in our game: 1. Weekly Diamond Membership offers weekly subscription for $7.99 after 3-day free trial which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. 2. Monthly Diamond Membership offers monthly subscription for $12.99 which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. 3. Yearly Diamond Membership offers yearly subscription for $64.99 which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039 . When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. When your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements included in Subscription option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at abyssrium_EN@wemadeconnect.com

About

DESERTOPIA

Transform a barren desert island into a thriving habitat at your own pace. Care for the island, restore wildlife, and make choices that influence its development. Enjoy a therapeutic idle simulator with beautiful art and evolving music.

Highlights
  • Storybook-style art
  • 100+ animals and 25+ terrain types
  • Weather and water evaporation mechanics
  • Multi-layered, evolving music
  • Interactive events influencing island development
  • Collect trash to clean the environment
Features
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///// Achievements ///// ・2018 Tokyo Game Show | Official Selection ・2018 Kyoto BitSummit Vol.6 | Official Selection ・2018 Kyoto BitSummit Vol.6 | Indie Megabooth Selection ・2017 IMGA Global | Nominee ・2017 IMGA SEA | Nominee ・App Store Earth Day 2018, 2019, 2020 | Featured “A simple game with a deep meaning.” — INSIDE “Experience the role humans play in the ecosystem, and understand that we cannot take whatever we want from Mother Nature without repercussion. Learn how to cherish valuable resources.” — App Store Feature ///// Introduction ///// Desertopia is a relaxing and therapeutic idle simulator where you can spend just 5–10 minutes a day transforming a barren desert island into a vibrant, thriving habitat — all at your own pace. Your goal is to care for the island and help restore its wildlife. Occasionally, you’ll need to pick up floating trash to keep the environment clean. You’ll also make decisions about events triggered by human activity. Will you allow a tour group to visit the island? Should you build a resort? Every choice you make will directly influence how the island develops. ///// Features ///// ・Storybook-style art: Simply watching the animals roam the island can feel therapeutic on its own. ・100+ animals: Desertopia features over 100 unique creatures and 25+ terrain types. More than 15 legendary species may appear under special conditions — some only during festivals and holidays! ・Weather and water evaporation: Water evaporation is a unique gameplay mechanic. You’ll need to summon rain regularly to maintain livable conditions for your wildlife. If neglected, the island will gradually revert to a barren desert. ・Multi-layered music: Enjoy rich, evolving background music that shifts depending on the area and the animals inhabiting it. ・Events: Cruise ships bring visitors and special events to the island, each with both benefits and drawbacks. How your island evolves is entirely up to you. //////////////////// This game contains in-game offers to purchase digital goods or premium items with real-world currency (or with virtual coins and other in-game currencies purchasable using real-world money), where players do not know in advance which specific items they will receive (e.g., loot boxes, item packs, or mystery rewards). Terms of Use: https://gamtropy.com/term-of-use-en/ Privacy Policy: https://gamtropy.com/privacy-policy-en/ © 2017 Gamtropy Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Tap Tap Fish4 screens
DESERTOPIA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tap Tap Fish at 24K against DESERTOPIA's 287. Tap Tap Fish also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap Tap Fish sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and DESERTOPIA sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Tap Tap Fish against 4.5 for DESERTOPIA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Tap Fish has 24K ratings behind it against 287, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Tap Tap Fish's written reviews are positive against 45% of DESERTOPIA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Tap Fish ships an update every 4 weeks, DESERTOPIA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap Tap Fish versus DESERTOPIA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap Tap FishDESERTOPIA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (24K ratings)4.5 (287 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better45.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better287
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB218 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSangHeon KimGamtropy Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Tap Tap Fish

All ratings24,165 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative33.2%

DESERTOPIA

All ratings287 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative37.1%

User reviews

Tap Tap Fish

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌊 Calming, relaxing atmosphere
  • 🐠 Beautiful, creative fish designs
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing visuals
  • 🎶 Soothing background music

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and tedious grinding
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing, cluttered UI

DESERTOPIA

From 287 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌳 Beautiful art style and relaxing atmosphere
  • 🌱 Environmentally-conscious themes
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases required to progress

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes preventing gameplay
  • 🤔 Unclear game mechanics and lack of instructions

Bugs and requests

Tap Tap Fish

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when accessing certain menus
  • Notifications and icons not working properly
  • Inconsistent ad performance and rewards
  • Saved data not loading correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name and customize individual fish
  • More fish variety and less repetition
  • Improved event system with better rewards
  • Offline progress and reduced ad dependency

DESERTOPIA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to exit tutorial or instructions screen
  • Disappearing wetlands and other lost progress
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More in-depth tutorial and gameplay explanations
  • Ability to reset or restart progress
  • Faster ways to earn resources and unlock new areas

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tap Tap Fish

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription (1 week)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • Super Sale Package$0.99
  • Auto Harvest$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 400 Pearls$4.99
  • Beginner Package$4.99
  • 200 Pearls$4.99
  • Junior Pack$9.99
  • Daily Pearl Pack$9.99
15 purchases

DESERTOPIA

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Pass (30 Days)$19.991 Month
One-time14
  • Gem Pack I$0.99
  • Ad Ticket Pack 1$1.99
  • Gem Pack II$4.99
Show 11 more
  • NewbiePack$4.99
  • Coral reef$4.99
  • Ad Ticket Pack 2$4.99
  • DNAPack001$4.99
  • Gem Pack III$9.99
  • Unlock Ancient Island$9.99
  • Cat Pack 1$9.99
  • (Limited) New Year Pass$9.99
  • (Limited) New Year Pack 3$9.99
  • Gem Pack IV$19.99
  • (Limited) New Year Pack 4$29.99

Questions

Is Tap Tap Fish free?
Tap Tap Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DESERTOPIA free?
DESERTOPIA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Fish or DESERTOPIA?
Tap Tap Fish and DESERTOPIA are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 24K and 287 ratings respectively.
Do Tap Tap Fish or DESERTOPIA have ads?
Both Tap Tap Fish and DESERTOPIA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Fish or DESERTOPIA?
Tap Tap Fish ships an update every 4 weeks, and DESERTOPIA every 2 months. Most recently, Tap Tap Fish was updated on September 24, 2026 and DESERTOPIA on September 22, 2026.

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