# Sea Captain 2016 vs DiveHunter

The clearest difference is rating: Sea Captain 2016 at 4.1 against DiveHunter's 2.1. Sea Captain 2016 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 49%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sea Captain 2016 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DiveHunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sea Captain 2016 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Sea Captain 2016's written reviews are positive against 49% of DiveHunter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sea Captain 2016 | DiveHunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-captain-2016/id1092166643/reviews)** | [2.1 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divehunter/id1514807944/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 148 MB | 798 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TriggerWave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285516487) | [Giovanni Ferraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514807943) |

## What reviewers say

### Sea Captain 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-captain-2016/id1092166643)

Embark on a maritime adventure as a new boat owner. Explore the vast ocean, catch various sea creatures, and sell your haul to upgrade your vessel and gear. Complete deliveries and uncover hidden treasures while navigating the open seas.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Catch fish, shrimp, and crabs, Upgrade boat and equipment, Deliver mail between ports, Find hidden treasures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🌊 Realistic ocean and weather physics
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
- ⛵ Immersive boat simulation experience
- 🌙 Day/night cycle transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚙️ Severe performance lag and stuttering
- 💰 Extremely expensive upgrade prices
- 🎮 Poor camera and steering controls
- 📍 Game teleports player far from location on restart

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Severe lag and frame rate issues on newer devices
- Camera turns too fast or behaves erratically
- Long load times (45+ seconds)
- Crab pots drift away or become inaccessible

**Requested features**

- Ability to walk freely around the boat and deck
- Interior cabin exploration and bridge view
- Multiple ship options and fleet management
- Multiplayer functionality
- Lower upgrade and equipment prices


### DiveHunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divehunter/id1514807944)

Experience the thrill of spearfishing in this immersive mobile simulator. Test your apnea skills to catch fish and earn time, aiming for the highest score based on speed and weight. Replay to improve your performance and enjoy endless underwater hunting challenges.

**Highlights:** Spearfishing simulation, Apnea challenges, Time-based gameplay, Fish catch scoring, Star rating system, Replayable levels

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiveHunter Dev Fund 0.50 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ten apneas | $0.99 | one-time |
| DiveHunter Dev Fund | $0.99 | one-time |
| Camouflage skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camouflage rifle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sunset scenario | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sunrise scenario | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flashlight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pearl170 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pearl250 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Pearl650 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sea Captain 2016 free?

Sea Captain 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DiveHunter free?

DiveHunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sea Captain 2016 or DiveHunter?

Sea Captain 2016 is rated higher. Sea Captain 2016 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while DiveHunter averages 2.1 from 67 ratings.

### Do Sea Captain 2016 or DiveHunter have ads?

DiveHunter shows ads; Sea Captain 2016 does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*