# iCave vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is rating: iCave at 5.0 against Drive, Not Dive's 4.5. iCave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Drive, Not Dive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iCave asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 79% positive.

iCave ships an update every 64 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCave | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icave/id287424560/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 64 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 14 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Qua](https://appshunter.io/developer/284092693) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## What reviewers say

### iCave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icave/id287424560)

Navigate a progressively shrinking cave, dodging obstacles to survive. Control your flight by touching and holding the screen to ascend, releasing to descend. Test your reflexes across three distinct difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Endless cave navigation, Touch and hold flight control, Obstacle avoidance, Three difficulty levels, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCave free?

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

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCave or Drive, Not Dive?

iCave is rated higher. iCave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do iCave or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; iCave does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCave or Drive, Not Dive?

iCave ships an update every 64 months, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, iCave was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on October 19, 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.*