# DAVE THE DIVER vs DeSync

The clearest difference is rating: DeSync at 5.0 against DAVE THE DIVER's 4.2. DeSync also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). DAVE THE DIVER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (332 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DeSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeSync 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 332 ratings behind it against 2, 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 DeSync's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAVE THE DIVER | DeSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dave-the-diver/id6759962259/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desync-logic-puzzle/id6806053410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mintrocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781600751) | [Denys Lebedenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806053412) |

## 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 |


### DeSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desync-logic-puzzle/id6806053410)

Navigate mirrored cubes across two boards with a single swipe. Avoid lasers and hazards by strategically moving one cube while the other mirrors its opposite direction. Solve increasingly complex puzzles across four acts to reach your goal.

**Highlights:** Mirrored cube movement, Laser and hazard avoidance, 60 challenging levels, Four distinct acts, Offline play, Hint system, Undo moves

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DAVE THE DIVER free?

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

### Is DeSync free?

DeSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

DeSync is rated higher. DAVE THE DIVER averages 4.2 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while DeSync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

DeSync shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.

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

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and DeSync every 4 days. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 31, 2026 and DeSync on October 17, 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.*