# Deep Rock Galactic vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feed the Deep at daily against Deep Rock Galactic's every 6 days. Feed the Deep also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 62%) and device support (4 vs 2). Deep Rock Galactic's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 409). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Rock Galactic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deep Rock Galactic against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Rock Galactic has 5.7K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Deep Rock Galactic's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Deep Rock Galactic ships an update every 6 days, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Rock Galactic | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-rock-galactic-survivor/id6742194903/reviews)** | [4.7 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 409 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 922 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ghost Ship Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797332262) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Rock Galactic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-rock-galactic-survivor/id6742194903)

Engage in a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter, battling alien hordes and mining for riches. Upgrade your gear and weapons to survive the lethal caves of Planet Hoxxes in this top-down action experience.

**Highlights:** Survivor-like auto-shooter gameplay, Horde battles against alien creatures, Mining for resources and riches, Weapon and gear upgrades, Procedurally generated caves, Mission objectives for progression

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| After Hours Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Duty Expansion - Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Duty Expansion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game - Sale | $12.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $12.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition - Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition - Sale | $22.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to the original game
- 💡 Portable version of a great game
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Pause screen not working properly
- Targeting issues with enemies

**Requested features**

- Horizontal orientation option
- Cross-progression from other platforms
- More weapon/content variety


### Feed the Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745)

Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated caves, Resource collection and upgrades, Atmospheric deep sea adventure, Lovecraftian vibes, Exploration at your own pace, Limited oxygen management

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great port of PC version
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
- 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Rock Galactic free?

Deep Rock Galactic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Feed the Deep free?

Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Rock Galactic or Feed the Deep?

Deep Rock Galactic is rated higher. Deep Rock Galactic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 409 ratings.

### Do Deep Rock Galactic or Feed the Deep have ads?

Neither Deep Rock Galactic nor Feed the Deep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Rock Galactic or Feed the Deep?

Deep Rock Galactic ships an update every 6 days, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Deep Rock Galactic was updated on November 12, 2026 and Feed the Deep on November 5, 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.*