Comparison

Diver Dan vs Deepwave Diver

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

Head to head
About

Diver Dan

Navigate treacherous underwater environments, avoiding deadly obstacles like mines and sharks. Tap to control your dive and surface to collect coins and treasures. Compete with others using online scores in this classic arcade-style game.

Highlights
  • Tap to dive and release to surface
  • Avoid mines, sharks, and clams
  • Collect coins and treasures
  • Online high scores
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Avoid murderous mines, snappy sharks, clappy clams, and all sorts of underwater dangers in this exciting arcade game! Tap to dive, release to surface, and try to stay alive so you can collect precious coins and other fun treasures! Some cool features: -Soundtrack by Johan Harnge! -Bubble sounds! -Diving action! -Online scores! -Sharks! First released by knpmaster in 2009 now back in 2017 and updated for modern devices! Enjoy!

About

Deepwave Diver

Features
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Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean in Deepwave Diver! Search for hidden treasures, upgrade your diving equipment, and survive underwater dangers as you dive deeper than ever before. Enjoy a relaxing but engaging underwater adventure full of discovery and progression. • Discover Treasures Find gold, artifacts, and rare underwater loot scattered across the ocean floor. • Upgrade Your Gear Improve your oxygen tank, flippers, and goggles to explore deeper areas and travel faster. • Avoid Ocean Hazards Watch out for dangerous creatures and environmental risks as you navigate the deep sea. • Smooth and Accessible Gameplay Easy to learn, satisfying to progress, and perfect for short sessions or long dives. How far can you explore beneath the waves? Start diving and uncover the secrets of the deep!

Screenshots

Diver Dan4 screens
Deepwave Diver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diver Dan at none against Deepwave Diver's 5. Diver Dan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Deepwave Diver's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support 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. Deepwave Diver sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Diver Dan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diver Dan ships an update every 2 weeks, Deepwave Diver every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diver Dan versus Deepwave Diver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiver DanDeepwave Diver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB201 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSoapCow, LLCGuang Yang

In-app purchases

None

Diver Dan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Deepwave Diver

One-time5
  • Diamonds$0.99
  • Diamonds$1.99
  • Diamonds$4.99
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  • Ad Remove & Diamonds$19.99
  • Starter Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Diver Dan free?
Diver Dan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deepwave Diver free?
Deepwave Diver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diver Dan or Deepwave Diver have ads?
Deepwave Diver shows ads; Diver Dan does not.
Which is updated more often, Diver Dan or Deepwave Diver?
Diver Dan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deepwave Diver every 4 days. Most recently, Diver Dan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deepwave Diver on October 5, 2026.

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