# Mannequin Challenge vs Deep Blue

The clearest difference is ads: Mannequin Challenge at none against Deep Blue's shown. Mannequin Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Deep Blue holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mannequin Challenge has 65 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mannequin Challenge ships an update every 5 days, Deep Blue every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mannequin Challenge | Deep Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mannequin-challenge/id1178454060/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-blue-manta/id1450112696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 58 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Noriaki Murao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289002723) |

## What reviewers say

### Mannequin Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mannequin-challenge/id1178454060)

Embark on a thrilling hoverboard adventure to capture exciting mannequins. Collect coins to unlock new characters and compete with friends to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Hoverboard gameplay, Mannequin capturing, Coin collection, Unlockable characters, Score beating

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Deep Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-blue-manta/id1450112696)

Guide mantas through underwater obstacle courses with simple one-finger swipes. Enjoy 50 unique stages, each under 20 seconds, with power-up modes and collectible badges. Compete with others for high scores via Game Center.

**Highlights:** One-finger swipe controls, 50 unique stages, Obstacle avoidance gameplay, Power mode for smashing obstacles, Collectible badges, Game Center leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mannequin Challenge free?

Mannequin Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deep Blue free?

Deep Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mannequin Challenge or Deep Blue?

Deep Blue is rated higher. Mannequin Challenge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Deep Blue averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mannequin Challenge or Deep Blue have ads?

Deep Blue shows ads; Mannequin Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mannequin Challenge or Deep Blue?

Mannequin Challenge ships an update every 5 days, and Deep Blue every 16 months. Most recently, Mannequin Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Deep Blue on November 2, 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.*