Idle Axe Thrower vs Dive Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Axe Thrower
Embark on a journey from a corporate burnout to an axe-throwing champion. Progress through leagues, complete quests, and unlock powerful axes. Experience a unique storyline from humble beginnings to Hollywood stardom.
- Addictive idle axe-throwing gameplay
- Quirky quests with significant rewards
- Zen-powered perks and skill upgrades
- Collect and wield epic axes
- Storyline from small-town to Hollywood
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From a burnt-out tech guy to an axe-throwing champion, your journey begins in a dusty bar league and ends on Hollywood’s red carpet. Wield awesome axes, complete quests, and rise from corp zero to axe hero. Will you hit the mark or miss your shot at glory? Features: - Addictive idle axe-throwing fun - Quirky quests that pay big - Zen-powered perks and skills - Epic axes — flame, frost, portal, and more - Small-town fame to Hollywood stardom storyline Your path to axe-throwing fame starts now!
Dive Master
Engage in fast-paced 2D underwater combat, hunting marine life and collecting loot to upgrade your diver. Explore new maps, battle bosses, and customize your abilities for a rewarding progression loop.
- Fast-paced 2D underwater combat
- Explore 12 new maps
- Challenging Dungeon system
- 12 unique boss fights
- Deep diver customization
- RPG-style stat upgrades
- Talent tree and special abilities
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Dive deep. Hunt hard. Build the ultimate diver. The ocean just got a lot bigger. Dive Master is a fast-paced 2D underwater action game where every dive makes you stronger. Cut through dangerous marine life, collect your haul, sell it for gold, and invest in powerful upgrades to push deeper into the sea. Explore 12 brand-new maps and test your limits in the perilous new Dungeon system. Each run is part of your climb toward the next epic encounter. This is not just about survival. It’s about building the perfect diver. Upgrade your core stats, unlock powerful special diver abilities, and shape your unique playstyle using the all-new talent tree. Decide exactly how you want to fight: more damage, more range, more oxygen, more lifesteal, or dominating the depths with new skills. Why you’ll keep diving: -Expanded World: Explore 12 brand-new maps and conquer the challenging new Dungeon system. -Epic Boss Fights: Test your skills against 12 unique bosses, each armed with deadly special abilities. -Endless Hordes: Slash through 54 new enemy types in fast-paced 2D combat. -Deep Customization: Upgrade 12 RPG-style stats, master the talent tree, and unlock special abilities to create your ultimate build. -Rewarding Loop: Sell your catch, claim daily gifts, collect new currencies, and turn every run into permanent progress. -Addictive Gameplay: Simple to play, satisfying to grind, hard to put down. Whether you like survival games, grind-heavy progression, or stat-building action, Dive Master - Action Survival delivers a rewarding loop of fighting, upgrading, and coming back stronger. Dive in, gear up, and prove you have what it takes to become the true Dive Master.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Idle Axe Thrower at 4.4 against Dive Master's 3.9. Idle Axe Thrower also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 33%) and ratings volume (111 vs 7). Dive Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Idle Axe Thrower sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dive Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Idle Axe Thrower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Axe Thrower has 111 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Idle Axe Thrower's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dive Master's.
Idle Axe Thrower ships an update monthly, Dive Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idle Axe Thrower | Dive Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (111 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 446 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Daedalus Lab LLC | PlayWill |
Customer experience
Idle Axe Thrower
Dive Master
In-app purchases
Idle Axe Thrower
- No Ads Offer$4.99
Dive Master
- Gem Pack - 1$0.99
- Gem Pack - 2$1.99
- No Ads$6.99
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- Gem Pack - 3$7.99
- No Ads Bundle Pack$7.99
- Gem Pack - 4$14.99
- Gem Pack - 5$29.99
- Gem Pack - 6$54.99
Questions
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