Comparison

Ski Jump vs DAVE THE DIVER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ski Jump

Experience the thrill of ski jumping with this classic game. Time your jumps perfectly, use tilt controls for maximum lift, and aim for the best landing. Compete globally with friends and challenge your own records.

Highlights
  • Global High Scores
  • 2 Game Modes
  • 3 Difficulties
  • Interactive Tutorial
  • 3D Ski Jump Action
  • Tilt Controls
Features
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After many years, the original Ski Jump returns to the App Store. Originally released in 2009, it was Auxbrain, Inc. (then renderpazStudios) first mobile game. "I love this game!!! I have purchased over 150 games so far and this one is one of the best. It is a simple game but can be very challenging to get a great jump. This game is VERY addicting!!" - Customer Review from the US app store "Eines der besten Apps! einfach genial, tolle Steuerung" "One of the best Apps! simply awesome, great controls" - Customer Review from the Austria app store "Best game yet for me on the app store!!! Brilliant love it's simplicity and one more go to get a daily record online feel..." - Customer Review from the UK app store Compete against people around the world at this addicting ski jumping game! Time your jump, then use the tilt controls to maximize lift, and at the last possible moment, lean forward to land. Check out the day's best jumps, then see how many you can beat. Easy to get into, fun and addicting! * Global High Scores! * 2 Game Modes * 3 Difficulties Each * Interactive Tutorial * 3D Ski Jump Action

About

DAVE THE DIVER

Explore the ocean depths by day, catching fish and uncovering mysteries, then run a bustling sushi restaurant by night. This adventure, RPG, and management hybrid offers casual combat, resource gathering, and a charming narrative with a unique art style. A free trial is available before unlocking the full experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Underwater exploration and fishing
  • Sushi restaurant management
  • Casual combat and gathering
  • Rogue-like elements
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Unique 2D/3D art style
  • Minigames and side quests
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the opening portion for free. A one-time purchase unlocks the full game. DLC expansions are available as separate in-app purchases. With 130,000+ reviews and a 96% Overwhelmingly Positive rating, Dave the Diver is coming to mobile. The mobile version is a full port of the original PC game. [An adventure, RPG, management hybrid] Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night. It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop! [Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements] Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind! [Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative] Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience. [A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art] A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures. [Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop] Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay. [Supported Devices] This game requires a device with 6GB of RAM or more. iPhone: iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 / 17 Plus / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, or newer iPad: iPad (11th gen, 2025), iPad mini (7th gen, 2023), iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) / iPad Air (M2) / iPad Air (M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen, 2020), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen, 2020), or newer

Screenshots

Ski Jump4 screens
DAVE THE DIVER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ski Jump at none against DAVE THE DIVER's 2. Ski Jump also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 58%). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (334 vs 107). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ski Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DAVE THE DIVER holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 334 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Ski Jump's written reviews are positive against 58% of DAVE THE DIVER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Jump ships an update monthly, DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ski Jump versus DAVE THE DIVER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki JumpDAVE THE DIVER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (107 ratings)4.2 (334 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings107334 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3.4 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAuxbrain, Inc.Mintrocket

Customer experience

Ski Jump

All ratings107 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative10.4%

DAVE THE DIVER

All ratings330 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.1%
Negative25.7%

In-app purchases

None

Ski Jump

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DAVE THE DIVER

One-time2
  • In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
  • DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Ski Jump free?
Ski Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ski Jump or DAVE THE DIVER?
DAVE THE DIVER is rated higher. Ski Jump averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 from 334 ratings.
Do Ski Jump or DAVE THE DIVER have ads?
Neither Ski Jump nor DAVE THE DIVER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ski Jump or DAVE THE DIVER?
Ski Jump ships an update monthly, and DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Most recently, Ski Jump was updated on November 6, 2026 and DAVE THE DIVER on November 8, 2026.

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