# Abandon Ship vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is ads: Feed the Deep at none against Abandon Ship's shown. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Abandon Ship's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 407). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abandon Ship sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Abandon Ship against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 407 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Abandon Ship's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Abandon Ship ships an update weekly, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abandon Ship | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abandon-ship/id1524047277/reviews) | **[4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Abandon Ship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abandon-ship/id1524047277)

Command a sailing ship and crew through a reactive fantasy world filled with story-driven islands and tactical combat. Survive harsh conditions, permanent death, and make choices that shape your journey and the world around you.

**Highlights:** Explore a vast, story-filled world, Engage in tactical ship combat, Survive permanent death and consequences, Customize ships and crew, Multiple story campaigns and modes, Dynamic weather and environmental effects

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Combat Campaigns 1 & 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cult Campaign | $2.99 | one-time |
| Haunted Seas Campaign | $2.99 | one-time |
| Main Campaign & Freeplay Mode | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Full Game + all DLCs | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🔍 Compelling story
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💰 Worth the money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📚 Overwhelming tutorial
- 💰 Expensive for full game
- 🤖 Simplistic AI
- 🔒 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial pop-ups blocking gameplay
- Screen freezing during weapon purchase
- Saved progress lost after crashes
- Navigation issues in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip tutorial
- More ship customization options
- Offline play
- Improved crew management
- Larger screen UI


### Feed the Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745)

Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated caves, Resource collection and upgrades, Atmospheric deep sea adventure, Lovecraftian vibes, Exploration at your own pace, Limited oxygen management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great port of PC version
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
- 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abandon Ship free?

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

### Is Feed the Deep free?

Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Abandon Ship or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Abandon Ship averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 407 ratings.

### Do Abandon Ship or Feed the Deep have ads?

Abandon Ship shows ads; Feed the Deep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Abandon Ship or Feed the Deep?

Abandon Ship ships an update weekly, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Abandon Ship was updated on October 29, 2026 and Feed the Deep on October 30, 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.*