# Casting Away vs Beachside Tactics

The clearest difference is rating: Beachside Tactics at 5.0 against Casting Away's 2.9. Beachside Tactics also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Casting Away's advantage is ratings volume (398 vs 6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casting Away sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Beachside Tactics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beachside Tactics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Away has 398 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Casting Away ships an update every 3 weeks, Beachside Tactics weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Casting Away | Beachside Tactics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-away/id1590263929/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beachside-tactics/id6596775495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **398** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 323 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nexelon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344860097) | [Juan Pichardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760615314) |

## What reviewers say

### Casting Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-away/id1590263929)

Embark on a survival fishing adventure on a beautiful, mysterious island after a plane crash. Explore the sea, catch diverse fish, cook meals, and customize your island home. Enjoy real-time sunsets and relaxing wave sounds.

**Highlights:** Island customization and building, Catch diverse types of fish, Cook meals with gathered ingredients, Explore the sea by boat, Real-time scenic views, Relaxing wave sounds, Raise fish in a tank

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casting Away  Bait Package I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Casting Away  Bait Package Ⅱ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rune 5000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bait Package Ⅲ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rune 12000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Casting Away  No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rune 31000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rune 76000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rune 200000 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and music
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Unique fishing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy progression
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and becoming unresponsive
- Progress and purchases being lost
- Inability to interact with certain UI elements
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Ability to store and reuse caught fish as bait
- More content and areas to explore
- Better progression system and balance
- Improved performance and stability


### Beachside Tactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beachside-tactics/id6596775495)

A charming fishing simulation game where players can enjoy a relaxing experience. Cast your line, reel in your catch, and explore the tranquil waters.

**Highlights:** Fishing simulation, Relaxing gameplay, Catching fish, Tranquil environment

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Casting Away free?

Casting Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beachside Tactics free?

Beachside Tactics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Casting Away or Beachside Tactics?

Beachside Tactics is rated higher. Casting Away averages 2.9 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Beachside Tactics averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Casting Away or Beachside Tactics have ads?

Casting Away shows ads; Beachside Tactics does not.

### Which is updated more often, Casting Away or Beachside Tactics?

Casting Away ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beachside Tactics weekly. Most recently, Casting Away was updated on October 20, 2026 and Beachside Tactics on October 3, 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.*