# Fish Simulator! vs Hole In Backyard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fish Simulator! at 100% against Hole In Backyard's 33%. Fish Simulator! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Hole In Backyard's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole In Backyard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fish Simulator! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fish Simulator! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hole In Backyard has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fish Simulator!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Hole In Backyard's.

Fish Simulator! ships an update every 32 months, Hole In Backyard daily. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Simulator! | Hole In Backyard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-simulator/id1219708183/reviews)** | [1.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-in-backyard/id6742817331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Yoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219708182) | [Ruslan Vorona](https://appshunter.io/developer/982817665) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Simulator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-simulator/id1219708183)

Navigate through challenging levels filled with unique fish and environmental hazards. Customize your fish with various hats and accessories in this engaging game suitable for all ages. It offers a simple yet addictive gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** 40 different levels, Outfit shop for customization, Easy to play, hard to master, Suitable for all ages, Unique fish and whirlpools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hole In Backyard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-in-backyard/id6742817331)

Dig a hole in your garden to create a sanctuary, discovering resources, trading for profit, and upgrading equipment. Unravel a mysterious story through relaxed gameplay and intuitive mechanics.

**Highlights:** Garden excavation gameplay, Resource gathering and trading, Equipment upgrades, Mysterious narrative discovery, Intuitive mechanics, Relaxed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ASs | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fish Simulator! free?

Fish Simulator! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hole In Backyard free?

Hole In Backyard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fish Simulator! or Hole In Backyard?

Fish Simulator! is rated higher. Fish Simulator! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hole In Backyard averages 1.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Fish Simulator! or Hole In Backyard have ads?

Hole In Backyard shows ads; Fish Simulator! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fish Simulator! or Hole In Backyard?

Fish Simulator! ships an update every 32 months, and Hole In Backyard daily. Most recently, Fish Simulator! was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hole In Backyard on October 4, 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.*