# Feed the Deep vs Nova Arcade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Arcade at none against Feed the Deep's 1. Nova Arcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Feed the Deep's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and ratings volume (407 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova Arcade 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 407 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, Nova Arcade every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Deep | Nova Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-arcade-mini-games/id6804324772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 250 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) | [Chase Messinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804324774) |

## 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


### Nova Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-arcade-mini-games/id6804324772)

Discover a collection of 24 multiplayer games designed for mobile. Compete with friends in diverse, colorful environments, testing your aim, timing, and skills across various challenges. Learn new games with optional demos.

**Highlights:** 24 games in one app, Online multiplayer for 2-4 players, Action, timing, and skill challenges, Diverse game environments, Optional game demos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Deep free?

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

### Is Nova Arcade free?

Nova Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feed the Deep or Nova Arcade?

Nova Arcade is rated higher. Feed the Deep averages 4.7 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while Nova Arcade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Feed the Deep or Nova Arcade have ads?

Neither Feed the Deep nor Nova Arcade shows ads.

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

Feed the Deep ships an update daily, and Nova Arcade every 3 days. Most recently, Feed the Deep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nova Arcade on October 29, 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.*