# Mobfish Hunter vs Dream Defense

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mobfish Hunter at 11.0 against Dream Defense's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobfish Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Dream Defense sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mobfish Hunter against 4.8 for Dream Defense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 167 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mobfish Hunter's written reviews are positive against 85% of Dream Defense's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobfish Hunter | Dream Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141/reviews) | **[4.8 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-defense/id1078573759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 85.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Altitude Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693316969) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobfish Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141)

Embark on an addictive fishing adventure in a polluted future where mutated fish threaten the oceans. Equip powerful weapons and utilities to hunt these dangerous creatures, upgrade your gear, and compete with hunters worldwide.

**Highlights:** Mutated Mobfish species, Over 110 challenging levels, Nine upgradeable weapons, Customizable utilities, Helpful companion creature, Global leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Phinny (Evolved) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sidewinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ghost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 💡 Unique and creative game concept
- ⏱️ Great for short gaming sessions
- 🎯 Challenging and engaging progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Extremely slow coin earning rate
- 💸 Upgrade costs are too expensive
- ⚡ Limited energy system (only 5)
- 🎬 Intrusive pop-up prompts mid-gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after update
- Game crashes after completing first round
- App won't load on WiFi connection
- Crashes on AppXplore page
- Endless loading screen on startup

**Requested features**

- Daily reward system for consistent play
- Joystick control option
- Increased energy capacity or faster recharge
- Cheaper upgrade costs or better coin rewards
- Character customization (different avatars)


### Dream Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-defense/id1078573759)

Defend a sleeping friend from terrifying nightmares in this action-shooter game. Play as a gun-slinging teddy bear, using a variety of weapons and toy defenses to blast, freeze, and bombard waves of monsters until sunrise.

**Highlights:** Action-shooter gameplay, Defend against monster waves, Variety of weapons and upgrades, Build toy defenses, Boss battles, Multiple levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bucket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cart | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dream Ore Doubler | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Robot Stomp | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Unicorn Cannon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cabinet | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Well-designed concept
- ✨ Cute and appealing art style
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Not pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow pacing
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏳ Energy system limits playtime
- 📈 Slow dream ore gain
- 🔄 Repetitive endless mode

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save progress (coins and dream ore)
- Stuck on loading screen
- Bug where shooting stops after using a power-up (e.g., ice-cream)
- Targeting issues (not hitting enemies despite aiming correctly)

**Requested features**

- More levels
- More weapons
- Multiplayer mode
- Easier way to earn skins
- More varied enemies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobfish Hunter free?

Mobfish Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dream Defense free?

Dream Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mobfish Hunter or Dream Defense?

Dream Defense is rated higher. Mobfish Hunter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Dream Defense averages 4.8 from 167 ratings.

### Do Mobfish Hunter or Dream Defense have ads?

Both Mobfish Hunter and Dream Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobfish Hunter or Dream Defense?

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, and Dream Defense every 2 months. Most recently, Mobfish Hunter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dream Defense on October 24, 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.*