# DiveChamp2 vs Ship Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Ship Simulator at Free against DiveChamp2's $0.99. Ship Simulator also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 112). DiveChamp2's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 49%) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Ship Simulator is free to download; DiveChamp2 costs $0.99 up front. DiveChamp2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ship Simulator sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DiveChamp2 against 4.7 for Ship Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Simulator has 13K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of DiveChamp2's written reviews are positive against 49% of Ship Simulator's.

DiveChamp2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Ship Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DiveChamp2 | Ship Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp2/id1457275655/reviews)** | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 48.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 513 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean-Baptiste Bolcato](https://appshunter.io/developer/492088331) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### DiveChamp2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divechamp2/id1457275655)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of competitive diving in this realistic simulator. Progress from local meets to international events, mastering various dives and platforms. Customize and upgrade your diver as you compete and practice.

**Highlights:** Realistic 2D graphics and animation, Multiple springboards and platforms (1m to 10m), Variety of dive types and positions, Freestyle practice mode, RPG elements for diver customization and upgrades, Realistic judging and competition simulation, Game Center support for achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Training Camp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Intensive Training Camp | $1.99 | one-time |


### Ship Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-boat-game/id6451137140)

Pilot various ships to transport resources and build a nuclear power plant in a challenging environment. Upgrade your fleet, manage industries, and overcome obstacles like difficult routes and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Cargo delivery tasks, Ship fleet management, Industry upgrades, Ship modification, Dynamic weather system, Diverse routes and locations

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small starter set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supply containers | $3.99 | one-time |
| No ADS offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Big starter set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free barges forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic loading forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 experience | $8.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 60000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use controls
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Enjoyable music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content after completing main missions
- 💰 High cost of in-app purchases for ships and upgrades
- 🔋 Energy system that limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Winch breaking issues and ship damage when boosting
- Cargo loading and delivery not registering properly
- Energy system not regenerating as expected
- Crashes and black screens on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels, missions, and locations to explore
- Ability to replay completed missions
- Free roam mode or sandbox environment
- Option to remove ads through a one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DiveChamp2 free?

DiveChamp2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ship Simulator free?

Ship Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DiveChamp2 or Ship Simulator?

DiveChamp2 is rated higher. DiveChamp2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Ship Simulator averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do DiveChamp2 or Ship Simulator have ads?

Ship Simulator shows ads; DiveChamp2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, DiveChamp2 or Ship Simulator?

DiveChamp2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ship Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, DiveChamp2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ship Simulator on October 26, 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.*