# Wild Fish Explorer vs Double Number Merging

The clearest difference is rating: Double Number Merging at 3.9 against Wild Fish Explorer's 3.0. Double Number Merging also leads on ratings volume (743 vs 8). Wild Fish Explorer's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wild Fish Explorer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Double Number Merging sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Double Number Merging holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Number Merging has 743 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Wild Fish Explorer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Double Number Merging's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wild Fish Explorer ships an update every 2 months, Double Number Merging every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wild Fish Explorer | Double Number Merging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-fish-explorer/id6477753435/reviews) | **[3.9 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-number-merging/id6736434801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **743** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RayGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725090177) | [puzzle studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562662220) |

## What reviewers say

### Wild Fish Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-fish-explorer/id6477753435)

Explore the ocean's depths to discover and catch a variety of special fish. Earn points to upgrade your fishing gear, including your bucket size and line length, to reach new areas and become the ultimate angler.

**Highlights:** Explore ocean depths, Catch special fish, Upgrade bucket size, Upgrade fishing line, Simple, fun gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no pop up ads | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| wf_1k_coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5k coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10k coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100k coins | $17.99 | one-time |


### Double Number Merging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-number-merging/id6736434801)

Engage your mind with a classic number-themed puzzle game. Strategically merge falling number blocks to clear space and achieve higher scores. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience anywhere, anytime, with features like daily bonuses and progress saving.

**Highlights:** Number block merging, Brain exercise, Multiple levels, Daily bonuses, Auto-save progress, Smash unwanted blocks

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hammers | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Switches | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4400 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9200 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 18100 Diamonds | $14.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads that cover the screen
- 🐛 Ads that won't close or minimize
- 🚫 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🚫 Ads that prevent playing the game

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not received
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Reduce frequency of ads during gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wild Fish Explorer free?

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

### Is Double Number Merging free?

Double Number Merging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wild Fish Explorer or Double Number Merging?

Double Number Merging is rated higher. Wild Fish Explorer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Double Number Merging averages 3.9 from 743 ratings.

### Do Wild Fish Explorer or Double Number Merging have ads?

Both Wild Fish Explorer and Double Number Merging show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wild Fish Explorer or Double Number Merging?

Wild Fish Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and Double Number Merging every 3 months. Most recently, Wild Fish Explorer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Double Number Merging on September 27, 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.*