# DAVE THE DIVER vs Simple Spider

The clearest difference is price: DAVE THE DIVER at Free against Simple Spider's $1.99. DAVE THE DIVER also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 1). Simple Spider's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DAVE THE DIVER is free to download; Simple Spider costs $1.99 up front. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Spider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Spider 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 323 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, Simple Spider weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | Simple Spider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spider-solitaire/id6777424959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Daniel Diez Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773829069) |

## 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 |


### Simple Spider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-spider-solitaire/id6777424959)

Enjoy a classic card game experience with large, easy-to-read cards and a clean interface. Play offline with no ads or subscriptions, and choose from three difficulty levels. Get unlimited hints and auto-complete to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** No ads or video interruptions, One-time purchase, no subscriptions, 100% offline gameplay, Large print cards for readability, Clean and relaxing interface, 3 difficulty levels, Unlimited free hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Spider free?

Simple Spider costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or Simple Spider?

Simple Spider is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Simple Spider averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DAVE THE DIVER or Simple Spider have ads?

Neither DAVE THE DIVER nor Simple Spider shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DAVE THE DIVER or Simple Spider?

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, and Simple Spider weekly. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple Spider on October 25, 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.*