# Winter Burrow vs DAVE THE DIVER

The clearest difference is rating: Winter Burrow at 4.6 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. Winter Burrow also leads on chart position (#153 vs unranked). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winter Burrow sells 2 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.

Winter Burrow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 549 and 334 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Winter Burrow's written reviews are positive against 58% of DAVE THE DIVER's.

Winter Burrow ships an update every 8 days, DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winter Burrow | DAVE THE DIVER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-burrow/id6757809616/reviews)** | [4.2 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 334 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 385 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) |

## What reviewers say

### Winter Burrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-burrow/id6757809616)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $9.99 | 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 Winter Burrow free?

Winter Burrow 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, Winter Burrow or DAVE THE DIVER?

Winter Burrow is rated higher. Winter Burrow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 from 334 ratings.

### Do Winter Burrow or DAVE THE DIVER have ads?

Neither Winter Burrow nor DAVE THE DIVER shows ads.

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

Winter Burrow ships an update every 8 days, and DAVE THE DIVER every 4 days. Most recently, Winter Burrow was updated on November 5, 2026 and DAVE THE DIVER on November 5, 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.*