# Fishing Master vs SCRAP by emptypenz

The clearest difference is rating: Fishing Master at 4.8 against SCRAP by emptypenz's 4.2. Fishing Master also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 6) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). SCRAP by emptypenz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fishing Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SCRAP by emptypenz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fishing Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishing Master has 24K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Fishing Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of SCRAP by emptypenz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fishing Master ships an update monthly, SCRAP by emptypenz every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fishing Master | SCRAP by emptypenz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-master/id6471659176/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-by-emptypenz/id6753738930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ark Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688147465) | [Roger Lealamanua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844782980) |

## What reviewers say

### Fishing Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-master/id6471659176)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Sports, #152 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic 3D fishing with intuitive motion controls. Explore famous fishing spots, catch over 100 species of fish, and compete with friends in thrilling duels. Upgrade your gear and discover hidden treasures for a relaxing yet rewarding gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D fishing simulation, Motion control casting and reeling, Over 100 fish species to catch, Famous real-world fishing locations, Real-time player duels and leaderboards, Gear upgrades and special abilities, Monster fish and treasure hunting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $8.99 pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| $24.99 pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| $27.99 pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance with no ads
- 🎣 Realistic fishing experience
- 💎 Variety of fish species and locations
- 🔥 Competitive and engaging events

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and high energy consumption
- 🤑 Potential pay-to-win aspects
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity and glitch issues
- 🤯 Challenging to catch rare/titled fish

**Reported bugs**

- Monthly record pop-up issue
- Inconsistent fish behavior and line breaks

**Requested features**

- Add friend mode and multiplayer functionality
- Improve energy regeneration and progression system
- Introduce more bait and lure options
- Enhance realism with accurate fish taxonomy


### SCRAP by emptypenz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-by-emptypenz/id6753738930)

Engage in fast-paced action defending an island from disrespectful behavior, inspired by Hawaiian culture. Battle unique bosses, customize your warrior with gear and cosmetics, and experience a story told with heart and local pride.

**Highlights:** Arc-based boss battles, Warrior customization, Action with cultural messages, In-game currency, Story cutscenes, Optional supporter subscription

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 10,000 PUPU | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 PUPU | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 PUPU | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fishing Master free?

Fishing Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SCRAP by emptypenz free?

SCRAP by emptypenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fishing Master or SCRAP by emptypenz?

Fishing Master is rated higher. Fishing Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while SCRAP by emptypenz averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Fishing Master or SCRAP by emptypenz have ads?

Fishing Master shows ads; SCRAP by emptypenz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fishing Master or SCRAP by emptypenz?

Fishing Master ships an update monthly, and SCRAP by emptypenz every 10 days. Most recently, Fishing Master was updated on September 25, 2026 and SCRAP by emptypenz on June 10, 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.*