Comparison

DAVE THE DIVER vs Ultravioleta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

About

Ultravioleta

Features
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The chain reaction puzzle game that hits different. Build devastating chains, offset incoming attacks, and crush your opponent in intense VS battles. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Challenge friends online with invite links. Real-time VS matches — see who builds the deadliest chains. CAMPAIGN 12 opponents with escalating AI and unique visual themes. Unlock new effects and color palettes as you progress deeper into the campaign. ENDLESS Chase your highest score. Speed and complexity increase as you climb. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Dark arena, bold colors — readability comes first • No ads, no loot boxes, no free-to-play noise • Calm baseline, explosive chain moments • Unlock visual themes, effects, and surprises as you play

Screenshots

DAVE THE DIVER4 screens
Ultravioleta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultravioleta at none against DAVE THE DIVER's 2. DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ultravioleta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DAVE THE DIVER versus Ultravioleta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAVE THE DIVERUltravioleta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (332 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings332 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB94 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMintrocketDepartment

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DAVE THE DIVER

One-time2
  • In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
  • DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$9.99
None

Ultravioleta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultravioleta free?
Ultravioleta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DAVE THE DIVER or Ultravioleta have ads?
Neither DAVE THE DIVER nor Ultravioleta shows ads.

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