Comparison

DAVE THE DIVER vs CartoGenius

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

Head to head
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

CartoGenius

Test your geographic knowledge by pinpointing real-world locations on an interactive map. Compete against the clock and other players globally to sharpen your sense of place.

Highlights
  • Pinpoint real locations on an interactive map
  • Race against the clock with timed rounds
  • Four distinct learning categories
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Learn geography through interactive guessing
Features
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How well do you really know the map? CartoGenius challenges you to pinpoint real locations - university campuses, state capitals, national parks, and Fortune 500 headquarters - directly on an interactive map. No multiple-choice. No hints. Just you, the map, and your instincts. Each round, you're given a location name and a timer. Tap where you think it is. The closer you are, the higher your score. Race against the clock, sharpen your geography, and climb the global leaderboard. LEARN BY DOING There's no better way to learn where things are than by guessing - and seeing exactly how far off you were. Over time, you'll build a genuine mental map of the United States and beyond. FOUR CATEGORIES Universities: 5000 colleges and universities across the US State Capitals: All 50 US state capitals Fortune 500: Headquarters of America's most iconic companies National Parks: 60+ parks and landmark destinations THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy: 30 seconds per round Medium: 20 seconds per round Hard: 10 seconds per round, maximum points COMPETE GLOBALLY Every score you post goes to the global leaderboard. Filter by category and difficulty to see where you rank among players worldwide. CARTOGENIUS PRO Unlock all four categories, remove the daily game limit, and compete across the full leaderboard with a CartoGenius Pro subscription. Whether you're a geography enthusiast, a trivia night regular, or just someone who wants to finally stop confusing Boise and Billings, CartoGenius will sharpen your sense of place, one round at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://k2dev.xyz/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

DAVE THE DIVER4 screens
CartoGenius4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CartoGenius at 5.0 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. CartoGenius also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ratings volume (330 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CartoGenius sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CartoGenius holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAVE THE DIVER has 330 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, CartoGenius every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DAVE THE DIVER versus CartoGenius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAVE THE DIVERCartoGenius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (330 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings330 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMintrocketKevin Bullock

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DAVE THE DIVER

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

CartoGenius

Subscriptions1
  • CartoGenius Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CartoGenius free?
CartoGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or CartoGenius?
CartoGenius is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while CartoGenius averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DAVE THE DIVER or CartoGenius have ads?
Neither DAVE THE DIVER nor CartoGenius shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAVE THE DIVER or CartoGenius?
DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and CartoGenius every 8 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 28, 2026 and CartoGenius on October 24, 2026.

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