# DAVE THE DIVER vs Payday Panic

The clearest difference is rating: DAVE THE DIVER at 4.2 against Payday Panic's 1.0. DAVE THE DIVER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (332 vs 1). 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 Payday Panic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DAVE THE DIVER holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAVE THE DIVER has 332 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, Payday Panic every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | Payday Panic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payday-panic/id6799253716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Artem Baygot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844199421) |

## 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 |


### Payday Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payday-panic/id6799253716)

Smash piggy banks to collect coins and pay bills before deadlines in this arcade-style game. Upgrade skills, unlock hammers, and explore different office environments. Play offline with optional rewarded videos.

**Highlights:** Smash 14 types of piggy banks, Earn coins through combos and critical hits, Pay bills with real due dates, Build skills and unlock hammers, Explore 15 illustrated workspaces, Play offline, Optional rewarded videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Crew Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Union Card | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

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

### Is Payday Panic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or Payday Panic?

DAVE THE DIVER is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Payday Panic averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DAVE THE DIVER or Payday Panic have ads?

Payday Panic shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.

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

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and Payday Panic every 5 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 31, 2026 and Payday Panic 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.*