# Seashine vs Tentacles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seashine at 94% against Tentacles's 47%. Seashine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 171). Tentacles's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seashine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Tentacles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seashine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.7K ratings behind it against 171, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Seashine's written reviews are positive against 47% of Tentacles's.

Seashine ships an update monthly, Tentacles every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seashine | Tentacles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254/reviews)** | [4.0 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacles-enter-the-mind/id1144422536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 171 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045860257) | [Flashbulb ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140407814) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tentacles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tentacles-enter-the-mind/id1144422536)

Embark on a surreal journey through a mad professor's mind, battling odd monsters and collecting eyeballs. Explore twisted mental landscapes, upgrade your abilities, and uncover secrets in this unique 3D adventure.

**Highlights:** Endless runner with unique limb mechanics, Explore surreal mental landscapes, Battle odd monsters, Collect eyeballs and secret eggs, Upgrade powers and abilities, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash Calf - Good choice | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Sledgehammer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cash cow - Smart choice! | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Bewitching Black Beauty! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden goose - Clever decision! | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and interesting gameplay
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
- 💰 No in-app purchases or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💾 Inconsistent save/progress issues
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🕰️ Difficulty curve feels unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after closing and reopening
- Purchased upgrades/gear disappearing
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Syncing issues with cloud/social features

**Requested features**

- More varied enemy types and level designs
- Checkpoint/save system improvements
- Ability to customize controls and camera angles
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seashine free?

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

### Is Tentacles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seashine or Tentacles?

Seashine is rated higher. Seashine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Tentacles averages 4.0 from 171 ratings.

### Do Seashine or Tentacles have ads?

Neither Seashine nor Tentacles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seashine or Tentacles?

Seashine ships an update monthly, and Tentacles every 11 days. Most recently, Seashine was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tentacles on September 23, 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.*