# Explore Island vs FALL

The clearest difference is rating: Explore Island at 4.4 against FALL's 2.0. Explore Island also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). FALL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Island sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FALL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Island holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Island has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Explore Island ships an update every 4 days, FALL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Island | FALL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-island-craft-survive/id6503089872/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fall-deep-mine/id6818324488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alphaquest Games LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122156257) | [Baran Bulduk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804246191) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-island-craft-survive/id6503089872)

Embark on an adventure across procedurally generated islands, each with unique biomes and challenges. Engage in activities like fishing, insect catching, combat, crafting, and resource gathering to uncover mysteries and catalog countless items.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated islands, Resource gathering and crafting, Fishing and insect catching, Combat against various enemies, Dungeon exploration, Item cataloging, Fairy companion system

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $119.99 | one-time |


### FALL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fall-deep-mine/id6818324488)

A one-handed, portrait roguelite where you dig, collect ore, and survive increasingly dangerous mines. Upgrade your gear, face giant bosses, and explore diverse biomes. Play solo offline or team up with a friend online.

**Highlights:** One-handed portrait gameplay, Dig-and-survive roguelite mechanics, Co-op multiplayer with friends, Procedurally generated biomes, Giant boss battles, Gear and camp upgrades

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Island free?

Explore Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FALL free?

FALL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Island or FALL?

Explore Island is rated higher. Explore Island averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FALL averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explore Island or FALL have ads?

Explore Island shows ads; FALL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Island or FALL?

Explore Island ships an update every 4 days, and FALL every 2 days. Most recently, Explore Island was updated on October 30, 2026 and FALL on October 31, 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.*