# DAVE THE DIVER vs XP Pocket

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.

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 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | XP Pocket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-pocket-rpg-maker-player/id6804504844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Alejandro Martinez Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804504846) |

## 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 |


### XP Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-pocket-rpg-maker-player/id6804504844)

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.

**Highlights:** Play RPG Maker games, Import custom game files, Customizable touch controls, mkxp-z engine optimization, No account required, Optional Pro version

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XP Pocket Pro | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

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

### Is XP Pocket free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DAVE THE DIVER or XP Pocket?

DAVE THE DIVER is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while XP Pocket averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DAVE THE DIVER or XP Pocket have ads?

XP Pocket shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.

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

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and XP Pocket every 9 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on November 8, 2026 and XP Pocket on November 6, 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.*