# Feed the Deep vs Bits and Blocks

The clearest difference is ads: Feed the Deep at none against Bits and Blocks's shown. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and ratings volume (385 vs 1). Bits and Blocks's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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 Bits and Blocks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bits and Blocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feed the Deep has 385 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, Bits and Blocks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Deep | Bits and Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-and-blocks/id6755791228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) | [Corey Duplantis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776049949) |

## 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


### Bits and Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-and-blocks/id6755791228)

Engage in a tech-forward base-building action game. Power up a dark grid with resources, construct and upgrade various block types, and defend against relentless waves. Play solo or join others in a persistent online world.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade 11 block types, Route Energy, Light, and Mass, Research upgrades, 85+ guided objectives, World, alliance, and direct chat, Create or join alliances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Starter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Builder's Cache | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Defender Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Architect Hoard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Monthly Special | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warden Trove | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Monthly Special | $49.99 | one-time |
| Overlord Forge | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Deep free?

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

### Is Bits and Blocks free?

Bits and Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Feed the Deep or Bits and Blocks?

Bits and Blocks is rated higher. Feed the Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Bits and Blocks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Feed the Deep or Bits and Blocks have ads?

Bits and Blocks shows ads; Feed the Deep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Feed the Deep or Bits and Blocks?

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, and Bits and Blocks every 3 days. Most recently, Feed the Deep was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bits and Blocks on October 12, 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.*