Comparison

Chillquarium vs DAVE THE DIVER

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

DAVE THE DIVER

Explore the ocean depths by day, catching fish and uncovering mysteries, then run a bustling sushi restaurant by night. This adventure, RPG, and management hybrid offers casual combat, resource gathering, and a charming narrative with a unique art style. A free trial is available before unlocking the full experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Underwater exploration and fishing
  • Sushi restaurant management
  • Casual combat and gathering
  • Rogue-like elements
  • Character-driven narrative
  • Unique 2D/3D art style
  • Minigames and side quests
Features
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*TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the opening portion for free. A one-time purchase unlocks the full game. DLC expansions are available as separate in-app purchases. With 130,000+ reviews and a 96% Overwhelmingly Positive rating, Dave the Diver is coming to mobile. The mobile version is a full port of the original PC game. [An adventure, RPG, management hybrid] Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night. It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop! [Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements] Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind! [Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative] Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience. [A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art] A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures. [Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop] Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay. [Supported Devices] This game requires a device with 6GB of RAM or more. iPhone: iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 / 15 Plus / 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 / 17 Plus / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, or newer iPad: iPad (11th gen, 2025), iPad mini (7th gen, 2023), iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) / iPad Air (M2) / iPad Air (M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen, 2020), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen, 2020), or newer

Screenshots

Chillquarium4 screens
DAVE THE DIVER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chillquarium at 4.8 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. Chillquarium also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 58%) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 DAVE THE DIVER 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 419 and 345 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Chillquarium's written reviews are positive against 58% of DAVE THE DIVER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chillquarium ships an update daily, DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chillquarium versus DAVE THE DIVER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChillquariumDAVE THE DIVER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (419 ratings) — better4.2 (345 ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings419 — better345
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB3.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSnapbreak Games ABMintrocket

Customer experience

Chillquarium

All ratings190 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.1%

DAVE THE DIVER

All ratings330 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.1%
Negative25.7%

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

DAVE THE DIVER

One-time2
  • In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
  • DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Chillquarium free?
Chillquarium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chillquarium or DAVE THE DIVER?
Chillquarium is rated higher. Chillquarium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 from 345 ratings.
Do Chillquarium or DAVE THE DIVER have ads?
Chillquarium shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.
Which is updated more often, Chillquarium or DAVE THE DIVER?
Chillquarium ships an update daily, and DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Most recently, Chillquarium was updated on November 9, 2026 and DAVE THE DIVER on November 9, 2026.

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