Comparison

DAVE THE DIVER vs Void Drifter

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

Void Drifter

Embark on a serene space mining adventure. Pilot a customizable ship through an endless asteroid field, scanning and salvaging resources to upgrade your vessel. Discover hidden treasures and unlock new ships in this exploration-focused experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated universe exploration
  • Asteroid scanning and mining
  • Ship and equipment upgrades
  • Discovery of rare objects
  • Unlockable ships with unique traits
  • Relaxing sci-fi atmosphere
Features
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Drift into the unknown. Mine. Upgrade. Explore. Become the captain of a rugged mining ship and venture into the depths of an endless asteroid field. Scan, mine and salvage valuable resources while steadily improving your ship and equipment. Void Drifter: Prospector is a calm, exploration-focused space mining game that rewards curiosity instead of speed. There are no energy timers, no forced ads and no pay-to-win mechanics—just you, your ship and the unknown. Features • Explore a vast procedurally generated universe • Scan and mine asteroids for valuable resources • Upgrade your ship with powerful modules • Discover rare objects and hidden treasures • Unlock new ships with unique characteristics • Enjoy a relaxing, atmospheric sci-fi experience Free to Try Play the opening part of the game for free. If you enjoy your journey, you can unlock the full game with a single one-time purchase. Your progress is always preserved. Active Development Void Drifter is actively being developed. New content, features and improvements will continue to arrive through future updates. Your feedback helps shape the game’s future. Thank you for supporting an independent solo developer. Every bit of feedback helps make Void Drifter even better.

Screenshots

DAVE THE DIVER4 screens
Void Drifter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Void Drifter at 5.0 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. Void Drifter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Void Drifter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Void Drifter 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of DAVE THE DIVER's written reviews are positive against 100% of Void Drifter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, Void Drifter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DAVE THE DIVER versus Void Drifter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAVE THE DIVERVoid Drifter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (323 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB86 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMintrocketUkando Software

Customer experience

DAVE THE DIVER

All ratings314 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative24.5%

Void Drifter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Void Drifter

One-time1
  • Full Access$3.99

Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Void Drifter free?
Void Drifter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or Void Drifter?
Void Drifter is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Void Drifter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DAVE THE DIVER or Void Drifter have ads?
Neither DAVE THE DIVER nor Void Drifter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAVE THE DIVER or Void Drifter?
DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, and Void Drifter every 2 weeks. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 25, 2026 and Void Drifter on October 24, 2026.

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