Comparison

Dig Odyssey vs Holy Mackerel

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

Head to head
About

Dig Odyssey

Explore an exoplanet as a space miner, digging for valuable resources and uncovering a mysterious signal. Upgrade your tools to dig faster and manage your oxygen supply to survive the challenging terrain.

Highlights
  • Explore exoplanet depths
  • Mine metals and gems
  • Uncover mysterious signal
  • Upgrade mining tools
  • Manage oxygen supply
  • Craft and upgrade equipment
Features
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Explore the depths of a distant planet as a space miner in this exciting digging game! Dig deep and uncover valuable metals and precious gems as you search for the source of a mysterious signal. A mysterious signal was received from the depths of the nearest exoplanet to Earth. An experienced miner was sent to investigate it. He has to become an astronaut and uncover the mystery of the signal. Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Your task is to dig the soil and penetrate deeper and deeper until you find the source of the signal. The planet's crust consists of several layers of varying hardness, the mine contains many different metals and precious stones. Collect them - they are needed for crafting and upgrading equipment. You have to dig quickly as you have a limited supply of oxygen! Improve your tools (pickaxe, drill, dynamite, etc.) to dig even faster! With a limited supply of oxygen and challenging terrain to navigate, can you become the fastest ground digger and solve the mystery of the signal? Best of luck!

About

Holy Mackerel

Embark on a pixel art fishing adventure across diverse biomes. Master timing-based mechanics, upgrade gear, and discover unique fish, including the legendary Holy Mackerel. Engage with charming NPCs and enjoy a stylized, cartoonish world.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Explore diverse biomes
  • Unique fish in each biome
  • Timing-based fishing mechanics
  • Gear upgrades
  • Unlock new biomes
  • Interact with NPCs
Features
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Experience the world of Holy Mackerel, a unique mobile fishing game with retro-inspired pixel art. Explore a variety of biomes, each with its own set of unique fish. Master the timing and strategy of the constant-motion fishing mechanics as you unlock new biomes, upgrade your gear, and search for the infamous Holy Mackerel, the most famed fish in town! Meet interesting NPCs who own the shops, and enjoy the playful, cartoonish visuals that bring the world to life. Whether you're into strategic fishing or just want a fun, stylised game, Holy Mackerel is your next adventure!

Screenshots

Dig Odyssey4 screens
Holy Mackerel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Holy Mackerel at 100% against Dig Odyssey's 39%. Holy Mackerel also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4). Dig Odyssey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dig Odyssey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Holy Mackerel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Holy Mackerel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Dig Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Holy Mackerel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dig Odyssey ships an update weekly, Holy Mackerel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dig Odyssey versus Holy Mackerel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDig OdysseyHoly Mackerel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (20 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better13
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB174 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAndrey AbrosimovKate Young

Customer experience

Dig Odyssey

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative51.9%

Holy Mackerel

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Dig Odyssey

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and simple gameplay
  • 💡 Addictive and engaging
  • ✨ Nice art style
  • 🚀 Fast progression initially
  • ⏱️ Good time killer

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • ⏳ Short game length
  • 📉 Lack of progression
  • 💸 Poor monetization
  • 🕹️ Poor controls

Holy Mackerel

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very fun and entertaining
  • 🎨 Great art style and visuals
  • 💡 Unique features, stands out
  • 💸 Not a cash grab, fair monetization
  • 😌 Relaxing and time-killing gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔄 A bit grindy
  • 🧊 Pop the ice blocks suck

Bugs and requests

Dig Odyssey

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes during ads
  • Controls barely function
  • Character swings but doesn't break blocks
  • Cannot return to surface after first pickaxe swing
  • Purchased resource pack not received
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  • Falling indefinitely after reaching the end
  • Game not functioning at all
  • Upgrade station inaccessible
  • Leaderboard scores seem hacked

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more dig sites/planets
  • More upgrades and tools
  • Add a story or mystery
  • Add an end-game sequence
  • Option to turn off vibration
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  • Add browser payment option
  • More content/updates
  • Improve controls (arrows, dedicated bomb button)
  • Add new tools, buffs, skills
  • Ability to dig on other planets

Holy Mackerel

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Couple of glitches

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add an aquarium for passive income (like fish ponds)
  • Add an inventory space to keep fish
  • Allow players to choose which fish to sell
  • A little fish zoo to keep fish in
  • Fish hat cosmetic item
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  • More games from the developer
  • More levels

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dig Odyssey

One-time3
  • Resources$0.99
  • Disable ADS$0.99
  • Resource Pack + NoADS$1.19
10 purchases

Holy Mackerel

One-time10
  • Supporters pt1$0.49
  • Supporters pt2$0.49
  • Supporters pt3$0.49
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  • Supporters pt4$0.49
  • Its Alive$2.99
  • Sun, Surf & Style Pack$2.99
  • Speed Tackle Bundle$3.99
  • Xmas 2024 Hat + Boat Pack$3.99
  • Plunders Pack$5.99
  • Bucket Full Of Clams$5.99

Questions

Is Dig Odyssey free?
Dig Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Holy Mackerel free?
Holy Mackerel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dig Odyssey or Holy Mackerel?
Holy Mackerel is rated higher. Dig Odyssey averages 3.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Holy Mackerel averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Dig Odyssey or Holy Mackerel have ads?
Both Dig Odyssey and Holy Mackerel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dig Odyssey or Holy Mackerel?
Dig Odyssey ships an update weekly, and Holy Mackerel fortnightly. Most recently, Dig Odyssey was updated on November 3, 2026 and Holy Mackerel on October 30, 2026.

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