# Feed the Deep vs Acecraft

The clearest difference is ads: Feed the Deep at none against Acecraft's shown. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Acecraft's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 409) and review sentiment (91% vs 73%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Acecraft sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Feed the Deep against 4.8 for Acecraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acecraft has 32K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Feed the Deep's written reviews are positive against 91% of Acecraft's.

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, Acecraft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Deep | Acecraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 409 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 250 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) | [Skystone Games Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811064883) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Acecraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acecraft-sky-hero/id6746043251)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Action, #188 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a cooperative aerial combat adventure, piloting aircraft through mystical islands. Absorb enemy projectiles to power up your weapons and master diverse skills. Explore over 100 stages and challenge bosses in a retro cartoon art style.

**Highlights:** 2-Player Survival Challenge mode, Diverse random roguelike skills, Absorb pink projectiles to power up, Retro cartoon art style, Over 100 unique stages, Classic co-op mode with communication

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Popular Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 1 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Popular Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Looks like a great game
- 👍 Interesting art style similar to Cuphead

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant connection issues and loading problems
- 🐛 Game not loading past 40%
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs on launch

**Reported bugs**

- Connection lost errors
- Game not loading past 40%
- Glitches and crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- More difficulty options
- Fix connection and loading issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Deep free?

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

### Is Acecraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Feed the Deep or Acecraft?

Acecraft is rated higher. Feed the Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Acecraft averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

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

Acecraft shows ads; Feed the Deep does not.

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

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, and Acecraft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Feed the Deep was updated on November 5, 2026 and Acecraft on November 8, 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.*