# DAVE THE DIVER vs Unfading

The clearest difference is rating: Unfading at 5.0 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. Unfading also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ratings volume (323 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unfading sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unfading 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. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of DAVE THE DIVER's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unfading's.

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, Unfading every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | Unfading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Mannord Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798732512) |

## 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 |


### Unfading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfading/id6798732510)

Experience inspiring true stories through interactive adventures. Make choices that shape your path, play story-driven minigames, and unlock short videos revealing the real people and events behind each narrative. Discover courage and compassion in moments that matter.

**Highlights:** Interactive branching narratives, Story-driven minigames, Unlockable short videos, Decision-based gameplay, Real-life inspired stories, Character stat building

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip - a coffee's worth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete the Shrine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip - bigger | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip - generous | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip - very generous | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

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

### Is Unfading free?

Unfading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or Unfading?

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

### Do DAVE THE DIVER or Unfading have ads?

Neither DAVE THE DIVER nor Unfading shows ads.

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

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 3 days, and Unfading every 5 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 25, 2026 and Unfading 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.*