# Holy Mackerel vs WinCode 98

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Holy Mackerel | WinCode 98 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-mackerel/id6572291924/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kate Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759110751) | [Alexander Kremenchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788444082) |

## What reviewers say

### Holy Mackerel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-mackerel/id6572291924)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporters pt1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt2 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Supporters pt4 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Handful Of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Its Alive | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sun, Surf & Style Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut In The Ocean | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speed Tackle Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Xmas 2024 Hat + Boat Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full Of Clams (Sale) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Pants Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Plunders Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full Of Clams | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crate Of Clams (sale) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crate Of Clams | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boat Full Of Clams (Sale) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Boat Full Of Clams | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest Full Of Clams | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest Full Of Clams | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Full Of Clams | $44.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Full Of Clams | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous pixel art
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🐟 Variety of fish species and biomes
- 🚫 No ads (unless you want to watch for rewards)
- 🤗 Puts a smile on your face

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❄️ Ice blocks suck


### WinCode 98

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wincode-98/id6788444080)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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