# Feed the Deep vs Beholder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feed the Deep at daily against Beholder's every 3 weeks. Feed the Deep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Feed the Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 385 and 226 respectively.

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, Beholder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Deep | Beholder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** | [4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 226 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## 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


### Beholder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041)

Take on the role of a train conductor, monitoring passengers, reporting suspicious activity, and making difficult decisions. Advance your career by completing secret missions and uncovering illegal activities.

**Highlights:** Monitor passenger activity, Report suspicious behavior, Search baggage for contraband, Advance through train compartments, Complete secret missions, Make moral choices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Beholder: Conductor | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Deep free?

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

### Is Beholder free?

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

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

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Feed the Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Beholder averages 4.3 from 226 ratings.

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

Neither Feed the Deep nor Beholder shows ads.

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

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, and Beholder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Feed the Deep was updated on October 20, 2026 and Beholder on October 19, 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.*