# Dig Odyssey vs Holy Mackerel

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dig Odyssey | Holy Mackerel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-mackerel/id6572291924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Abrosimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439688555) | [Kate Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759110751) |

## What reviewers say

### Dig Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack + NoADS | $1.19 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more dig sites/planets
- More upgrades and tools
- Add a story or mystery
- Add an end-game sequence
- Option to turn off vibration


### Holy Mackerel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-mackerel/id6572291924)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporters pt1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Its Alive | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sun, Surf & Style Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speed Tackle Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Xmas 2024 Hat + Boat Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plunders Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full Of Clams | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Couple of glitches

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*