# Casting Away vs Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim

The clearest difference is rating: Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim at 5.0 against Casting Away's 2.9. Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim also leads on ads (none vs shown). Casting Away's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Casting Away sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Casting Away has 399 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Casting Away | Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casting-away/id1590263929/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-mechanic-diagnostic-sim/id6813719142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 323 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nexelon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344860097) | [NIKOLAUS DEAN RIGGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813719144) |

## 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


### Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-mechanic-diagnostic-sim/id6813719142)

Simulate automotive diagnostics by evaluating customer concerns, using tools, and identifying root causes. Progress through skill levels and build your technician career with realistic cases and practice tests.

**Highlights:** Realistic diagnostic cases, Multiple diagnostic tools, Skill level progression, Performance scoring, Technician career building, Dealer mode practice, Automotive practice tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Mechanic Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Casting Away free?

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

### Is Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim free?

Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Casting Away or Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim?

Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim is rated higher. Casting Away averages 2.9 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Casting Away or Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim have ads?

Casting Away shows ads; Master Mechanic Diagnostic Sim does not.

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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.*