# Fish Galaxy vs Wheely the Space Fish

The clearest difference is rating: Wheely the Space Fish at 5.0 against Fish Galaxy's 3.5. Fish Galaxy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fish Galaxy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Wheely the Space Fish sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wheely the Space Fish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fish Galaxy has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fish Galaxy ships an update every 5 months, Wheely the Space Fish every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Galaxy | Wheely the Space Fish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-galaxy/id439622315/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheely-the-space-fish/id1450750930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sigma Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/377177857) | [Galatic Droids](https://appshunter.io/developer/806182439) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-galaxy/id439622315)

Embark on an underwater adventure to catch colorful fish with a bubble gun. Solve challenges presented by an alien companion and collect various species across fantasy environments. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics and engaging mini-games.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, 48 different colorful fishes, 6 fantasy environments, 11 bonus mini-games, 48 collectible items, Boss and Jackpot challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Medals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Medals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 More Shell | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Medals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 14000 medals | $7.99 | one-time |
| 45000 medals | $25.99 | one-time |
| 90000 medals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging mini-games and challenges
- 🕰️ Good time-killer game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches causing aquarium to pop up constantly
- 💰 Medals/currency system feels restrictive
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics and objectives
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Aquarium constantly popping up when trying to shoot bubbles
- Collection feature not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More variety in mini-games and challenges
- Better explanation of game mechanics and currency
- Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
- Improved performance and stability


### Wheely the Space Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheely-the-space-fish/id1450750930)

Guide a space-faring fish through cosmic oceans, collecting gems and eating smaller creatures. Avoid larger predators and use wheels to navigate the vastness. It's a dangerous but rewarding journey.

**Highlights:** Navigate space oceans, Collect gems and treasure, Eat smaller fish for lives, Avoid larger predators, Use wheels for speed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awesome bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold+ bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Super bundle | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fish Galaxy free?

Fish Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wheely the Space Fish free?

Wheely the Space Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fish Galaxy or Wheely the Space Fish?

Wheely the Space Fish is rated higher. Fish Galaxy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Wheely the Space Fish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fish Galaxy or Wheely the Space Fish have ads?

Wheely the Space Fish shows ads; Fish Galaxy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fish Galaxy or Wheely the Space Fish?

Fish Galaxy ships an update every 5 months, and Wheely the Space Fish every 22 months. Most recently, Fish Galaxy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wheely the Space Fish on October 29, 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.*