# Go Fish! vs Apex Drift

The clearest difference is rating: Go Fish! at 4.5 against Apex Drift's 4.0. Go Fish! also leads on ratings volume (455K vs 1). Apex Drift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Fish! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Apex Drift sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Go Fish! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Fish! has 455K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Go Fish! ships an update every 3 months, Apex Drift fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Fish! | Apex Drift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-fish/id1398987473/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-drift/id6777362579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **455K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [Veratus Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896540975) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Fish!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-fish/id1398987473)

Dive deep into the ocean to catch a variety of fish. Upgrade your gear to reach new depths, discover rare species, and earn money even when you're offline. Can you uncover the ocean's secrets?

**Highlights:** Simple and addictive tap gameplay, Upgrade net for more fish and deeper dives, Offline earnings system, Discover rare fish and new species, Unlock exclusive cosmetic items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hook Discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hook | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get the Golden Hook | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
- ⭐ Great concept and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads after every catch
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads ($3.99)
- 🕰️ Game becomes repetitive and boring after maxing out

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with offline earnings not registering properly
- Ads sometimes don't allow you to exit back to the game

**Requested features**

- More fish and sea creatures to discover
- Ability to catch more than 50 fish per round
- Depth gauge to see how deep you've gone
- Customizable fishing poles and boats


### Apex Drift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apex-drift/id6777362579)

Experience a neon-geometry roguelite shooter where your ship auto-fires, allowing you to focus on dodging and strategic upgrades. Navigate through hundreds of stages across five sectors, facing challenging bosses and collecting unique build combinations. Save your progress at every stage and continue your run later.

**Highlights:** Auto-fire combat, 15 in-run upgrades, 100 stages across five sectors, Ten multi-form bosses, Two retries per sector, Save progress at every stage, 9 unlockable ships

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XP Pack — Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vanguard — Rail Lance Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tempest — Plasma Storm Ship | $3.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack - Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seraph — Swarm Hive Ship | $4.99 | one-time |
| XP Pack - Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zeus Cannon | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Fish! free?

Go Fish! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apex Drift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go Fish! or Apex Drift?

Go Fish! is rated higher. Go Fish! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 455K ratings, while Apex Drift averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Go Fish! or Apex Drift have ads?

Go Fish! shows ads; Apex Drift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Fish! or Apex Drift?

Go Fish! ships an update every 3 months, and Apex Drift fortnightly. Most recently, Go Fish! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Apex Drift on October 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.*