# Mobfish Hunter vs Tadpole Tap

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mobfish Hunter at every 2 months against Tadpole Tap's every 6 months. Tadpole Tap's advantage is ratings volume (479 vs 121). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobfish Hunter sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tadpole Tap sells 9 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 4.7 for Tadpole Tap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 479 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mobfish Hunter's written reviews are positive against 88% of Tadpole Tap's.

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, Tadpole Tap every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobfish Hunter | Tadpole Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobfish-hunter/id714636141/reviews)** | [4.7 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpole-tap/id921017188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **479** |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Outerminds Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921017187) |

## 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)


### Tadpole Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tadpole-tap/id921017188)

Guide a tadpole through perilous obstacles by flicking its tongue to eat flies and ascend. Unlock and upgrade unique tadpoles, power-ups, and skins to achieve higher scores and compete with friends on leaderboards. Collect puzzle pieces and achievements for a rewarding retro gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Unlockable tadpoles with unique abilities, Tadpole and power-up upgrades, Tongue-based movement and fly eating, Obstacle navigation and high score chasing, Collectible puzzle pieces and skins, Leaderboard for friend comparisons, Achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spook | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stapler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Fly Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Fly Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Case | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Fly Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jade Fly Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Case | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Fly Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very fun game
- 👍 No ads, no pay to win
- 💡 Simple but challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to unlock all content without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Puzzle pieces not saving properly
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More characters and skins
- New obstacles and levels
- Continued updates and support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobfish Hunter free?

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

### Is Tadpole Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobfish Hunter or Tadpole Tap?

Mobfish Hunter is rated higher. Mobfish Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Tadpole Tap averages 4.7 from 479 ratings.

### Do Mobfish Hunter or Tadpole Tap have ads?

Both Mobfish Hunter and Tadpole Tap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobfish Hunter or Tadpole Tap?

Mobfish Hunter ships an update every 2 months, and Tadpole Tap every 6 months. Most recently, Mobfish Hunter was updated on August 11, 2026 and Tadpole Tap on September 9, 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.*