Comparison

Holy Mackerel vs WinCode 98

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Holy Mackerel

Embark on a pixel art fishing adventure across diverse biomes. Master timing-based mechanics, upgrade gear, and discover unique fish, including the legendary Holy Mackerel. Engage with charming NPCs and enjoy a stylized, cartoonish world.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Explore diverse biomes
  • Unique fish in each biome
  • Timing-based fishing mechanics
  • Gear upgrades
  • Unlock new biomes
  • Interact with NPCs
Features
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Experience the world of Holy Mackerel, a unique mobile fishing game with retro-inspired pixel art. Explore a variety of biomes, each with its own set of unique fish. Master the timing and strategy of the constant-motion fishing mechanics as you unlock new biomes, upgrade your gear, and search for the infamous Holy Mackerel, the most famed fish in town! Meet interesting NPCs who own the shops, and enjoy the playful, cartoonish visuals that bring the world to life. Whether you're into strategic fishing or just want a fun, stylised game, Holy Mackerel is your next adventure!

About

WinCode 98

Features
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Ever wanted to live through the entire history of programming? In WinCode 98 you start as a developer in the 1940s — punch cards, machine code, humming mainframes — and work your way all the way to the age of cloud computing and AI. Tap to write code, earn money, and level up. Reinvest your earnings into better hardware, powerful skills, legendary programming languages, and new workspaces. Watch your passive income grow while you sleep, then come back to a fortune waiting to be spent. It's a cosy, retro-flavoured idle game with real progression depth — no pressure, no timers you can't beat, just the satisfying loop of getting a little more powerful every single tap. FIVE ERAS OF SOFTWARE HISTORY • Machine Code (1940s–50s) — where it all began • Procedural (1960s–70s) — structure meets speed • Object-Oriented (1980s–90s) — the golden age of software • Internet (1990s–2000s) — the world goes online • Cloud & AI (2010s–now) — the modern frontier Finish each era to unlock permanent bonuses that carry forward forever. DEEP UPGRADE SYSTEMS • Dozens of upgrades across hardware, software, lifestyle and business • 25 skills to master, five for every era • 13 iconic programming languages, each with its own bonus • 7 workspaces to unlock, from a cramped bedroom to a global HQ IDLE THE SMART WAY • Earn passive income even while the app is closed • Complete projects for big rewards • Collect daily rewards and offline earnings • Prestige through the eras for compounding multipliers Perfect for coders, retro-tech lovers, and anyone who enjoys a relaxing incremental game with a clever theme. Download WinCode 98 and start your journey from punch cards to the cloud today! No account required. Free to play.

Screenshots

Holy Mackerel4 screens
WinCode 984 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinCode 98 at none against Holy Mackerel's 22. Holy Mackerel's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Holy Mackerel sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. WinCode 98 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Holy Mackerel versus WinCode 98: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoly MackerelWinCode 98
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB34 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKate YoungAlexander Kremenchuk

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Holy Mackerel

One-time22
  • Supporters pt1$0.49
  • Supporters pt2$0.49
  • Supporters pt3$0.49
Show 19 more
  • Supporters pt4$0.49
  • Handful Of Clams$0.99
  • Its Alive$2.99
  • Sun, Surf & Style Pack$2.99
  • Astronaut In The Ocean$2.99
  • Speed Tackle Bundle$3.99
  • Xmas 2024 Hat + Boat Pack$3.99
  • Bucket Full Of Clams (Sale)$3.99
  • Fancy Pants Pack$3.99
  • Plunders Pack$5.99
  • Bucket Full Of Clams$5.99
  • Crate Of Clams (sale)$7.99
  • Crate Of Clams$9.99
  • Boat Full Of Clams (Sale)$17.99
  • Boat Full Of Clams$19.99
  • Chest Full Of Clams$29.99
  • Chest Full Of Clams$39.99
  • Ocean Full Of Clams$44.99
  • Ocean Full Of Clams$59.99
None

WinCode 98

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Holy Mackerel free?
Holy Mackerel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WinCode 98 free?
WinCode 98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Holy Mackerel or WinCode 98 have ads?
Both Holy Mackerel and WinCode 98 show ads.

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