Comparison

DAVE THE DIVER vs Lingosort

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Lingosort

Features
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Sort word cards and explore everyday English with Lingosort by VoiceTube. Move cards into matching word groups, use picture clues, and listen to pronunciation as you play. Follow a journey of 30 chapters and 150 levels, with learning and review activities along the way. • Sort cards through short puzzle levels. • Connect English words with pictures and Chinese meanings. • Listen to words and revisit learned vocabulary. • Use optional boosters when you need a hand. Continue practicing completed content and reviewing vocabulary after the main journey. Progress is saved on your device. No account is required. Lingosort includes ads and optional in-app purchases for coins and ad removal. Device progress does not currently sync across devices. Privacy: https://lingosort.voicetube.com/privacy-en Support: https://lingosort.voicetube.com/support-en

Screenshots

DAVE THE DIVER4 screens
Lingosort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DAVE THE DIVER at none against Lingosort's shown. Lingosort's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DAVE THE DIVER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lingosort sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, Lingosort daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DAVE THE DIVER versus Lingosort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAVE THE DIVERLingosort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (330 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings330 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.4 GB95 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMintrocketREDIDEA CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DAVE THE DIVER

One-time2
  • In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
  • DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$9.99
7 purchases

Lingosort

One-time7
  • 1,500 Coins$1.99
  • 7,000 Coins$8.99
  • No Ads$9.99
Show 4 more
  • No Ads Pack$19.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • 50,000 Coins$59.99
  • 100,000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER free?
DAVE THE DIVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingosort free?
Lingosort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DAVE THE DIVER or Lingosort have ads?
Lingosort shows ads; DAVE THE DIVER does not.
Which is updated more often, DAVE THE DIVER or Lingosort?
DAVE THE DIVER ships an update every 4 days, and Lingosort daily. Most recently, DAVE THE DIVER was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lingosort on October 9, 2026.

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