# DREDGE vs Dead Source

The clearest difference is chart position: DREDGE at #192 against Dead Source's unranked. DREDGE also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DREDGE sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Source sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | DREDGE | Dead Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 785 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) | [Big Screen Entertainment Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/317051604) |

## What reviewers say

### DREDGE

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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


### Dead Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-source/id6796556577)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dead Source Full Operation | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DREDGE free?

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

### Is Dead Source free?

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

### Do DREDGE or Dead Source have ads?

Neither DREDGE nor Dead Source shows ads.

---

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