# DREDGE vs Snaky Player

The clearest difference is ads: DREDGE at none against Snaky Player's shown. DREDGE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Snaky Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DREDGE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Snaky Player sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DREDGE ships an update every 3 weeks, Snaky Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DREDGE | Snaky Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 785 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) | [Raj Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610101713) |

## What reviewers say

### DREDGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862)

Explore remote islands and their depths as a fishing trawler captain. Sell your catch, complete quests to uncover local secrets, and upgrade your boat. Beware of the dangers lurking in the dark.

**Highlights:** Explore remote islands and depths, Catch and sell diverse sea life, Complete quests to uncover secrets, Upgrade fishing boat and equipment, Survive nighttime dangers, Unravel a dark mystery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackstone Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Pale Reach | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Rig | $11.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent port to mobile
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔍 Misleading 'free' description
- 📱 Text/UI too small on phones
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Controller support needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Controller issues
- Inventory/menu navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Larger text and UI options
- Cross-save between devices
- More content and DLC
- Minimap or navigation aids
- Ability to walk around boat/town


### Snaky Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snaky-player/id6789904276)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DREDGE free?

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

### Is Snaky Player free?

Snaky Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DREDGE or Snaky Player have ads?

Snaky Player shows ads; DREDGE does not.

### Which is updated more often, DREDGE or Snaky Player?

DREDGE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snaky Player weekly. Most recently, DREDGE was updated on October 17, 2026 and Snaky Player on October 6, 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.*