Rise to Surface vs Aqua Crew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rise to Surface
Guide a little monster in a bubble to the surface, avoiding obstacles and collecting treasures. This action-packed game features beautiful graphics, engaging music, and challenging enemies. Compete for a high score and enjoy fun with friends and family.
- Avoid rocks and enemies
- Collect treasures and bonus items
- Addictive gameplay
- Beautiful graphics
- Great music and sound effects
- High-score list
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Avoid the rocks and pick up the treasures. Help the little monster in the bubble to rise up to the surface in this action packed game. Features: * Addictive gameplay * Beautiful graphics * Great music and sound effects * Sharks and other enemies * High-score list * Bonus items * Fun to play with friends and family! This game was released on Ludum Dare #29 Game Jam. It was developed 72 hours from scratch. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Please send your feedback: support@artexgames.com Visit and join our Facebook page and website: https://www.facebook.com/artexgames http://www.twitter.com/artexgames http://www.artexgames.com Thank you very much for your endless support!
Aqua Crew
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Jump into the Deep Blue with Aqua Crew! Get ready for an addictive underwater adventure that will keep you hooked for hours! In Aqua Crew, your goal is simple: jump as high as you can, avoid dangerous obstacles, and explore the vibrant ocean depths. ENDLESS JUMPING FUN Bounce from platform to platform, but watch your step! From slippery ice to magical clouds, every jump counts. How high can you climb before the ocean challenges stop you? UNLOCK UNIQUE CHARACTERS Start with our friendly Octopus and unlock a massive crew of sea friends! The Classics: Crab, Snail, Starfish, and Jellyfish. The Predators: Shark, Hammerhead, and the elusive Angry Octopus. The Specials: Robot Fish, Photographer, Cameraman, and the coding Developer Fish! And many more: Dolphin, Seal, Turtle, Otter, and Pufferfish! STUNNING THEMES & BACKGROUNDS Customize your gameplay with beautiful environments. Swim through a classic blue ocean, watch the Sunset, explore the Starry Night, blast off into Space, or visit the sweet Candy Land! DODGE & SURVIVE It’s not just about jumping! Watch out for spooky Ghosts, flying Bats, sharp Spikes, and burning Fireballs. One wrong move and it’s game over! BEAT YOUR HIGH SCORE Challenge yourself to reach new heights. Track your best scores and become the ultimate ocean explorer. FEATURES: Simple Controls: Tap and tilt to guide your character. Vibrant Graphics: Colorful and cute art style perfect for all ages. Responsive Design: Plays perfectly on both iPhone and iPad. No Ads (Optional): Enjoy a seamless experience. Market: Use your points or purchase the "All Characters Bundle" to unlock everyone instantly! Download Aqua Crew today and start your underwater journey! The ocean is waiting for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rise to Surface at none against Aqua Crew's 10. Rise to Surface also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Aqua Crew sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rise to Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rise to Surface ships an update fortnightly, Aqua Crew every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rise to Surface | Aqua Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artex Studios, Inc. | orhun ipek |
In-app purchases
Rise to Surface
No in-app purchases
Aqua Crew
- aquacrew ad free$0.99
- Otter$0.99
- Crab$0.99
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- Developer$0.99
- Robot$1.99
- Dolphin$1.99
- Turtle$2.99
- Squid$3.99
- Snail$3.99
- All Characters Bundle$29.99
Questions
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