Comparison

C43D 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

C43D

Features
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A new dimension of strategy. C43D (pronounced "See Four in 3D") reimagines the classic four-in-a-row game in three dimensions. Stack your pieces on 16 pegs, connect 4 in a row — horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or through 3D space — and outsmart your opponent. EASY TO LEARN • Place pieces by tapping pegs. First to get 4 in a row wins. Simple rules, deep strategy. PLAY ANYWHERE • Travel Mode — Board floats on screen, no surface needed • AR Mode — Place the board on any real surface • Rotate and tilt the board to see every angle CHALLENGE YOURSELF • 2 Players — Pass and play with a friend • vs Computer — 4 difficulty levels from Easy to Expert CUSTOMIZE YOUR GAME • 8 ball colors — Ruby, Amber, Emerald, Sapphire, and more • Adjust board size and position • Optional undo for casual play BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Handcrafted 3D models with a premium brass finish. No ads. No interruptions. • Just pure strategy. • Based on an original tabletop game design.

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
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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

C43D4 screens
DAVE THE DIVER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C43D at none against DAVE THE DIVER's 2. DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. C43D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

C43D ships an update every 4 months, DAVE THE DIVER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
C43D versus DAVE THE DIVER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC43DDAVE THE DIVER
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB3.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul NguyenMintrocket

In-app purchases

None

C43D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DAVE THE DIVER

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

Questions

Is C43D free?
C43D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do C43D or DAVE THE DIVER have ads?
Neither C43D nor DAVE THE DIVER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, C43D or DAVE THE DIVER?
C43D ships an update every 4 months, and DAVE THE DIVER every 3 days. Most recently, C43D was updated on October 5, 2026 and DAVE THE DIVER on October 21, 2026.

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