# Piloteer vs DREDGE

The clearest difference is price: DREDGE at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. DREDGE also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 80). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DREDGE is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. DREDGE sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

DREDGE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREDGE has 1.1K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Piloteer's written reviews are positive against 60% of DREDGE's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piloteer | DREDGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piloteer/id932248553/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 264 MB | 785 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fixpoint Productions Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454091053) | [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) |

## What reviewers say

### Piloteer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piloteer/id932248553)

Master a state-of-the-art jetpack in this physics-based game. Complete challenging missions across beautiful environments to change public perception and experience dynamic, unpredictable gameplay with rewarding accomplishments.

**Highlights:** Physics-based jetpack control, Sixty challenging missions, Three beautiful environments, Career and Free Fly modes, Serene piano score, Ragdoll physics effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Charming art style and music
- 🚀 Rewarding when mastered
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🐛 Unpredictable physics
- 🐛 Frustrating difficulty
- 🐛 Buggy landings and collisions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for character and jetpack
- Reverse control scheme
- Reduce difficulty of birds and obstacles


### DREDGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862)

Explore remote islands and their depths as a fishing trawler captain. Sell your catch, complete quests to uncover local secrets, and upgrade your boat. Beware of the dangers lurking in the dark.

**Highlights:** Explore remote islands and depths, Catch and sell diverse sea life, Complete quests to uncover secrets, Upgrade fishing boat and equipment, Survive nighttime dangers, Unravel a dark mystery

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackstone Key | $0.49 | one-time |
| Blackstone Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Pale Reach | $2.39 | one-time |
| The Iron Rig | $4.79 | one-time |
| The Pale Reach | $5.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Rig | $11.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent port to mobile
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🔍 Misleading 'free' description
- 📱 Text/UI too small on phones
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Controller support needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Controller issues
- Inventory/menu navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Larger text and UI options
- Cross-save between devices
- More content and DLC
- Minimap or navigation aids
- Ability to walk around boat/town


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piloteer free?

Piloteer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DREDGE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piloteer or DREDGE?

DREDGE is rated higher. Piloteer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while DREDGE averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Piloteer or DREDGE have ads?

Neither Piloteer nor DREDGE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Piloteer or DREDGE?

Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DREDGE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Piloteer was updated on October 26, 2026 and DREDGE on October 26, 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.*