Dig Odyssey vs Holy Mackerel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Explore exoplanet depths
- Mine metals and gems
- Uncover mysterious signal
- Upgrade mining tools
- Manage oxygen supply
- Craft and upgrade equipment
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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!
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.
- Retro pixel art graphics
- Explore diverse biomes
- Unique fish in each biome
- Timing-based fishing mechanics
- Gear upgrades
- Unlock new biomes
- Interact with NPCs
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Dig Odyssey ships an update weekly, Holy Mackerel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dig Odyssey | Holy Mackerel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (20 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Andrey Abrosimov | Kate Young |
Customer experience
Dig Odyssey
Holy Mackerel
User reviews
Dig Odyssey
From 20 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Dig Odyssey
- Resources$0.99
- Disable ADS$0.99
- Resource Pack + NoADS$1.19
Holy Mackerel
- 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
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