# Mobfish Hunter vs Seashine

The clearest difference is ads: Seashine at none against Mobfish Hunter's shown. Seashine also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 121). Mobfish Hunter's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobfish Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Seashine sells 6 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 — 4.8 for Mobfish Hunter against 4.8 for Seashine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.7K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mobfish Hunter's written reviews are positive against 94% of Seashine's.

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, Seashine monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobfish Hunter | Seashine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Patrick Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045860257) |

## 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)


### Seashine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254)

Explore a mysterious, dangerous underworld as a fragile jellyfish. Absorb light to survive longer and evade bizarre creatures lurking in the darkness. Experience an endless, unique survival quest with intuitive touch controls and a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Endless underworld exploration, Unique, unlimited gameplay, Intuitive touch controls, Dynamic reactive soundtrack, Survival against bizarre creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Stars | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $1.89 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting creature discoveries
- 📚 Detailed creature encyclopedia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Light meter drains too quickly
- 🐲 Aggressive enemy encounters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after discovery
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Disappearing collectibles or progress loss
- Inconsistent enemy spawn patterns

**Requested features**

- Peaceful exploration mode without enemies
- More diverse environments and creatures
- Ability to play as other sea creatures
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobfish Hunter free?

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

### Is Seashine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobfish Hunter or Seashine?

Seashine is rated higher. Mobfish Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Seashine averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Mobfish Hunter or Seashine have ads?

Mobfish Hunter shows ads; Seashine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobfish Hunter or Seashine?

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, and Seashine monthly. Most recently, Mobfish Hunter was updated on August 11, 2026 and Seashine on September 25, 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.*
