# Cat Quest III vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feed the Deep at daily against Cat Quest III's every 5 days. Feed the Deep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Quest III sells 2 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.

Feed the Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 409 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 73% positive.

Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Quest III | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-quest-iii/id1551304183/reviews) | **[4.7 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 953 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Gentlebros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148385288) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Quest III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-quest-iii/id1551304183)

Embark on a pirate-themed open-world action RPG as a swashbuckling cat. Explore a fantastical archipelago, battle enemies, and search for mythical treasure. Offers extensive quests, dungeons, and collectible equipment for endless adventure.

**Highlights:** Open-world action RPG, Pirate-themed fantasy world, Over 100 quests and dungeons, 100+ equipment to collect, 50+ bosses to defeat, Infinity Tower for replayability

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Excellent controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app
- 🤑 Expensive price

**Reported bugs**

- No major bugs reported

**Requested features**

- Free-to-play model with optional DLCs
- More content and updates


### 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 Cat Quest III free?

Cat Quest III 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, Cat Quest III or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Cat Quest III averages 4.5 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 409 ratings.

### Do Cat Quest III or Feed the Deep have ads?

Neither Cat Quest III nor Feed the Deep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Quest III or Feed the Deep?

Cat Quest III ships an update every 5 days, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Cat Quest III was updated on November 7, 2026 and Feed the Deep on November 5, 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.*