# Idle Chest vs Fish Til Death

The clearest difference is rating: Fish Til Death at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Fish Til Death also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Fish Til Death asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fish Til Death holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, Fish Til Death every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Chest | Fish Til Death |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-til-death/id6801845077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) | [Hook'nPost](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796890542) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


### Fish Til Death

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-til-death/id6801845077)

This survival game requires you to log real fish catches to keep your character alive. Your catches directly impact your character's health and provide a buffer. You can also help friends by donating fish from your stash.

**Highlights:** Log real fish catches, Character health tied to catches, Stash system for health buffer, Donate fish to friends, Track survival stats and achievements, No in-app purchases or pay-to-survive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Chest free?

Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fish Til Death free?

Fish Til Death is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Chest or Fish Til Death?

Fish Til Death is rated higher. Idle Chest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Fish Til Death averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Chest or Fish Til Death have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Fish Til Death does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Chest or Fish Til Death?

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, and Fish Til Death every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Chest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fish Til Death on October 10, 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.*