DAVE THE DIVER vs XP Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
XP Pocket
Play games made with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. Import your own game files and customize touch controls for a personalized experience. An optional Pro version offers an ad-free experience with cloud saves.
- Play RPG Maker games
- Import custom game files
- Customizable touch controls
- mkxp-z engine optimization
- No account required
- Optional Pro version
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XP Pocket allows you to play titles created with RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace on your iPhone. You can import your own game folders or files (in ZIP or similar formats). The app does not include any games; you must provide the files for which you hold the usage rights. Features: • Local game library on your device • Customizable touch controls and game-specific settings • mkxp-z (RGSS) engine optimized for iOS • No account creation required • Option to sign in with Apple to access XP Pocket Pro (ad-free, cloud saves, and additional features) Privacy: https://xppocket.app/privacy Terms: https://xppocket.app/terms Support: support@xppocket.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DAVE THE DIVER at 4.2 against XP Pocket's 3.0. DAVE THE DIVER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (334 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and XP Pocket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DAVE THE DIVER holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAVE THE DIVER has 334 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, XP Pocket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DAVE THE DIVER | XP Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (334 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 334 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.4 GB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mintrocket | Alejandro Martinez Navarro |
Customer experience
DAVE THE DIVER
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In-app purchases
DAVE THE DIVER
- In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
- DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$9.99
XP Pocket
- XP Pocket Pro$2.991 Month
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