# DAVE THE DIVER vs CartoGenius

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | CartoGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartogenius/id6775297773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **330** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Kevin Bullock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504358834) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### CartoGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartogenius/id6775297773)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CartoGenius Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*