# DAVE THE DIVER vs Catch Fishies

The clearest difference is rating: Catch Fishies at 5.0 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. Catch Fishies also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (345 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Catch Fishies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Catch Fishies 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 345 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of DAVE THE DIVER's written reviews are positive against 100% of Catch Fishies's.

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, Catch Fishies every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | Catch Fishies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-fishies/id6798936486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Eric Uldall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704575863) |

## 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 |


### Catch Fishies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-fishies/id6798936486)

Experience a fast-paced spearfishing arcade game with two distinct diving modes. Catch various fish, chain combos, and avoid dangerous sea creatures and boats. Replayability is high with increasing difficulty and local high scores.

**Highlights:** One-button dive mode, Open water exploration, Fish chaining combos, Avoid sea hazards, Local high scores, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

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

### Is Catch Fishies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or Catch Fishies?

Catch Fishies is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Catch Fishies averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do DAVE THE DIVER or Catch Fishies have ads?

Catch Fishies shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.

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

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and Catch Fishies every 3 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on November 9, 2026 and Catch Fishies on October 31, 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.*