# Big Hunter vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is ads: Feed the Deep at none against Big Hunter's shown. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Big Hunter's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 385) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Hunter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Big Hunter against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Hunter has 5.5K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Big Hunter's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, Feed the Deep daily. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Hunter | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972/reviews) | **[4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 385 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kakarod Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/635335464) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-hunter/id1104846972)

Embark on a thrilling hunting adventure in a primeval world. Use spears, axes, and boomerangs to take down giant beasts. Compete with players globally and uncover an engaging story.

**Highlights:** Physics-based hunting gameplay, Variety of primitive weapons, Easy touch controls, Outstanding graphic design, Global ranking competition, Engaging story with unexpected ending

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Box of Ivory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Woolly Rhino Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Ivory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Terror Bird Story | $1.99 | one-time |
| Horn Shuriken Prince's Hair | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Smilodon Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Minerals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Ancient Bats Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Ivory | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cart of Ivory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Minerals | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and fun gameplay
- 👍 Minimalistic art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but addictive
- 💰 Reasonable monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤕 Difficult later levels
- 🔁 Lack of progression
- 🕰️ Slow progress to unlock new content

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezes and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent hit detection on weak points

**Requested features**

- Add more animals to hunt
- Introduce new game modes
- Allow weapon and character customization
- Improve camera view for better visibility


### Feed the Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745)

Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated caves, Resource collection and upgrades, Atmospheric deep sea adventure, Lovecraftian vibes, Exploration at your own pace, Limited oxygen management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great port of PC version
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
- 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Hunter free?

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

### Is Feed the Deep free?

Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Hunter or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Big Hunter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 385 ratings.

### Do Big Hunter or Feed the Deep have ads?

Big Hunter shows ads; Feed the Deep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Hunter or Feed the Deep?

Big Hunter ships an update every 3 months, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Big Hunter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Feed the Deep on September 24, 2026.

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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.*