Comparison

Chillquarium vs Winter Burrow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chillquarium

Build and manage a relaxing virtual aquarium. Collect over 180 unique fish species, discover rare variants, and expand your tank into a thriving underwater ecosystem. Earn profits even while offline and customize your dream aquarium.

Highlights
  • Collect 180+ unique fish species
  • Unlock rare and ultra-rare variants
  • Idle gameplay: earn money offline
  • Expand and upgrade aquarium
  • Customize tank and decorations
  • Relaxing visuals and day-night cycle
Features
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Build your dream aquarium in this relaxing idle collecting game. Chillquarium is a cozy aquarium simulation where you collect fish, grow your tank, and create a thriving underwater world. Buy fish, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit as you expand from a small starter tank into a massive aquarium filled with rare and exotic species. Discover ultra-rare color variants, complete your collection, and customize your tank to match your style. Whether you want to optimize your profits or simply relax and watch your fish, Chillquarium is designed to be both rewarding and calming. COLLECT, GROW, AND EXPAND Start with a simple aquarium and grow it into a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Collect over 180 unique fish species and unlock rare and ultra-rare variants for each one. Can you complete the full collection? IDLE AQUARIUM TYCOON GAMEPLAY Earn money even while you’re away. Your fish grow in real time, allowing you to build a profitable aquarium empire at your own pace. Manage your fish, optimize your tank, and expand your setup. DISCOVER RARE FISH & VARIANTS Open booster packs to unlock new fish and discover rare and exotic species. Hunt for ultra-rare color variants and build the ultimate collection. CUSTOMIZE YOUR DREAM AQUARIUM Design and personalize your aquarium with different layouts and decorations. Create a peaceful environment where your fish can thrive. RELAXING AND COZY EXPERIENCE Enjoy a calm and stress-free game with soft visuals and real-time day-night cycles. Perfect for players who love cozy games, idle games, and collecting experiences. FEATURES: - Collect 180+ unique fish species - Unlock rare and ultra-rare variants - Idle gameplay: earn money while offline - Expand and upgrade your aquarium - Open booster packs to discover new fish - Customize your tank and decorations - Relaxing visuals and real-time day-night cycle If you enjoy idle games, aquarium simulators, collecting games, or relaxing cozy experiences, Chillquarium is the perfect game for you.

About

Winter Burrow

A cozy woodland survival game where you play as a mouse restoring their ruined home. Explore, gather resources, craft items, and befriend locals to uncover a mystery. Play at your own pace and customize your experience.

Highlights
  • Cozy woodland survival gameplay
  • Resource gathering and crafting
  • Home restoration and decoration
  • Character customization
  • Story-driven mystery
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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Winter Burrow is a cozy woodland survival game. Explore, gather resources, craft tools, knit warm sweaters, bake pies and meet the locals! In Winter Burrow, you play a mouse who returns from the big city to find their childhood home in ruins. To make matters worse, your Aunt (who was supposed to be looking after it) has gone missing. Restore your broken-down childhood burrow to its former glory so you can relax in front of the fireplace. Brave the elements and journey out into the frozen wilderness to collect vital resources for both yourself and your new home. Beware of the insect wildlife and remember that nobody survives on their own; find new friends, expand your survival handbook and solve the mystery of what happened to your Aunt. Winter Burrow is a survival game you play at your own pace. Customize your character, decorate your burrow and choose a path that fits your play style. This story is yours to tell.

Screenshots

Chillquarium4 screens
Winter Burrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Winter Burrow at none against Chillquarium's shown. Winter Burrow also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Chillquarium's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chillquarium sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Winter Burrow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chillquarium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 404 and 491 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Chillquarium's written reviews are positive against 69% of Winter Burrow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chillquarium ships an update daily, Winter Burrow every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Chillquarium versus Winter Burrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChillquariumWinter Burrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (404 ratings) — better4.5 (491 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better69.0% of reviews
Number of ratings404491 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB385 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSnapbreak Games ABNoodlecake

Customer experience

Chillquarium

All ratings190 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative19.3%

Winter Burrow

All ratings447 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chillquarium

One-time5
  • Double Rainbow Odds$3.99
  • Double Offline Earnings$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Double Fish Growth Speed$4.99
  • Deluxe pack$8.99
2 purchases

Winter Burrow

One-time2
  • Unlock Full Game$5.99
  • Unlock Full Game$9.99

Questions

Is Chillquarium free?
Chillquarium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winter Burrow free?
Winter Burrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chillquarium or Winter Burrow?
Chillquarium is rated higher. Chillquarium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while Winter Burrow averages 4.5 from 491 ratings.
Do Chillquarium or Winter Burrow have ads?
Chillquarium shows ads; Winter Burrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Chillquarium or Winter Burrow?
Chillquarium ships an update daily, and Winter Burrow every 8 days. Most recently, Chillquarium was updated on October 24, 2026 and Winter Burrow on October 24, 2026.

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