# Beholder vs DAVE THE DIVER

The clearest difference is update cadence: DAVE THE DIVER at every 4 days against Beholder's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beholder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Beholder against 4.2 for DAVE THE DIVER. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 345 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Beholder's written reviews are positive against 58% of DAVE THE DIVER's.

Beholder ships an update every 3 weeks, DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beholder | DAVE THE DIVER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041/reviews)** | [4.2 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 245 | **345** |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) |

## What reviewers say

### Beholder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beholder-conductor/id6748957041)

Take on the role of a train conductor, monitoring passengers, reporting suspicious activity, and making difficult decisions. Advance your career by completing secret missions and uncovering illegal activities.

**Highlights:** Monitor passenger activity, Report suspicious behavior, Search baggage for contraband, Advance through train compartments, Complete secret missions, Make moral choices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Beholder: Conductor | $6.99 | one-time |


### DAVE THE DIVER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In the Jungle Content Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| DAVE THE DIVER Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beholder free?

Beholder 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, Beholder or DAVE THE DIVER?

Beholder is rated higher. Beholder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 from 345 ratings.

### Do Beholder or DAVE THE DIVER have ads?

Neither Beholder nor DAVE THE DIVER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beholder or DAVE THE DIVER?

Beholder ships an update every 3 weeks, and DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Most recently, Beholder was updated on November 8, 2026 and DAVE THE DIVER on November 9, 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.*