Comparison

Dream Jam vs Speed Trawler

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

Head to head
About

Dream Jam

A casual puzzle game where players match three or more items of the same color to clear them. It offers an accessible yet challenging experience for players of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Match 3 items of the same color
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Challenging to master
  • Casual puzzle experience
Features
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Match 3 of the same color to collect them! Easy to learn, hard to master.

About

Speed Trawler

A retro arcade game where you drag a basket to catch sea creatures. Dodge obstacles and aim for high scores across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a lo-fi soundtrack and pixel art visuals.

Highlights
  • Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters
  • Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish
  • Three game modes: Zen, Normal, Hard
  • Pixel art visuals and lo-fi soundtrack
  • Streak multiplier for bonus points
  • Haptic feedback on catches
Features
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Drag your basket through the ocean and catch as many crabs as you can! Speed Trawler is a fast-paced retro arcade game with pixel art visuals. Catch crabs, shells, and lobsters for points. Dodge jellyfish and pufferfish or lose your hearts. The longer you play, the faster they fall! FOUR GAME MODES: - Zen Mode: No lives, no pressure. Just trawl and chill. - Normal: Start with 5 hearts. Earn them back every 100 points. - Hard Mode: Miss a good catch and you lose a heart too. - Arcade: Battle through endless waves, grab power-ups, and survive boss waves with the Giant Eel. POWER-UPS & BOSS WAVES: - Golden Crab frenzy, Score Doubler, Shield, and Slow Motion - Stash power-ups in your inventory and swipe to unleash them - Every third wave is a boss wave. The Giant Eel blocks part of the ocean! PEARLS, UPGRADES & THE SHOP: - Earn pearls every run. Spend them on permanent upgrades - Wide Net, Lucky Charm, and Streak Keeper change how you play - Chain catches for x2, x3, x4 streak multipliers. Don't drop them! PLENTY TO CHASE: - 42 achievements, from your first 100 crabs to a 1,000x streak - Daily challenges with streaks AND pearl bonuses. Come back every day - Game Center leaderboards for Normal, Hard, and Arcade - 6 unlockable basket skins and 3 ocean themes (Coral Reef!) - 8 sea creatures, each with its own way of moving - Share cards to show off your best hauls FEATURES: - Pixel art creatures, animated ocean backgrounds - Lo-fi chiptune soundtrack with aquatic vibes - Streak bonuses. Chain catches for extra points - Per-mode high scores and lifetime stats - Haptic feedback with full toggle controls, plus a Reduce FX comfort option - One-time purchase to remove all ads Can you beat your high score?

Screenshots

Dream Jam4 screens
Speed Trawler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream Jam at none against Speed Trawler's 1. Dream Jam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Speed Trawler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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. Speed Trawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dream Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Trawler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dream Jam ships an update every 3 days, Speed Trawler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dream Jam versus Speed Trawler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDream JamSpeed Trawler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrodose OyWestmidlanders LLC

Customer experience

Dream Jam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speed Trawler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dream Jam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed Trawler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Dream Jam free?
Dream Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Trawler free?
Speed Trawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dream Jam or Speed Trawler?
Speed Trawler is rated higher. Dream Jam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speed Trawler averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dream Jam or Speed Trawler have ads?
Both Dream Jam and Speed Trawler show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dream Jam or Speed Trawler?
Dream Jam ships an update every 3 days, and Speed Trawler every 9 days. Most recently, Dream Jam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Speed Trawler on October 19, 2026.

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