Comparison

DAVE THE DIVER vs Excalirhythm

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

Excalirhythm

Features
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Excalirhythm is a rhythm game built around a blacksmith's forge. Every weapon is hammered out to the beat: tap as each note meets the ring, and the tighter your timing, the finer the blade. FORGE TO THE BEAT - Tap in rhythm to forge over 1,000 weapons, from a humble copper dagger to a mythic legendary blade. - Reach for the cymbal on gold accent notes, hold the glowing notes to draw the metal, and chain Perfects to ignite FEVER for double score. - Finish each craft with a one-tap quench for a bonus. A LIVING SMITHY - Hand-crafted pixel art and a procedurally synthesized medieval score. No two 100-level bands sound the same. - Grade every craft from C to S. The better you play, the more the weapon sells for. GROW WHILE YOU ARE AWAY - Send a warrior on an EXPEDITION to hunt with your strongest weapon and return with gold and luck. - Put an apprentice to work MINING enhancement stones around the clock. - ENHANCE your weapons to raise their score, sale value, and expedition spoils. - Spend star shards on a SUPPLY RUN for gold, stones and luck. FAIR BY DESIGN - No paywalls and no pay-to-win — your rhythm is the only currency. A brief full-screen ad plays now and then, and rewarded ads for extra bonuses are always optional. - Cloud save rides your own iCloud: no account, no login, ever. - Play in English or Korean. Pick up the hammer. The anvil is waiting.

Screenshots

DAVE THE DIVER4 screens
Excalirhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Excalirhythm at none against DAVE THE DIVER's 2. DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Excalirhythm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, Excalirhythm every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DAVE THE DIVER versus Excalirhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAVE THE DIVERExcalirhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (332 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings332 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB169 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMintrocketMooncheon Song

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

Excalirhythm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Excalirhythm free?
Excalirhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DAVE THE DIVER or Excalirhythm have ads?
Excalirhythm shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.
Which is updated more often, DAVE THE DIVER or Excalirhythm?
DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and Excalirhythm every 3 weeks. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 31, 2026 and Excalirhythm on October 31, 2026.

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