# Thronefall vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feed the Deep at daily against Thronefall's every 4 weeks. Feed the Deep also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 63%). Thronefall's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 409) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thronefall sells 2 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 — 4.6 for Thronefall against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thronefall has 3.9K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Thronefall's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Thronefall ships an update every 4 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thronefall | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thronefall-a-little-kingdom/id6744029320/reviews) | **[4.7 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 409 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 656 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Doghowl Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805603341) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Thronefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thronefall-a-little-kingdom/id6744029320)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Free · Adventure, #84 Top Free · Strategy, #145 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Build and defend your kingdom in this streamlined strategy game with hack-and-slay combat. Balance economy and defense to survive the night and see another sunrise.

**Highlights:** Kingdom building, Base defense, Hack and slay combat, Economy management, Strategic decision-making, Day/night cycle gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| Base Game | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great port of PC game
- 👍 Well-optimized for mobile
- 👍 Plays great on all device sizes
- 👍 Passionate developer
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bug with achievement not unlocking
- 👎 Needs more keyboard functionality
- 💰 Expensive full version

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement not unlocking after beating Sturnamm victory

**Requested features**

- Sprint functionality for keyboard
- Improved king controls for keyboard


### 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 Thronefall free?

Thronefall 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, Thronefall or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Thronefall averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 409 ratings.

### Do Thronefall or Feed the Deep have ads?

Neither Thronefall nor Feed the Deep shows ads.

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

Thronefall ships an update every 4 weeks, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Thronefall was updated on November 11, 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.*