Comparison

Piloteer vs Feed the Deep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Piloteer

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
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In Piloteer, a whimsical and serenely challenging physics-based game about learning to fly, a renowned inventor is determined to overcome the stigma associated with flying a jetpack and convince the world that jetpacks should be revered by all. Blending elements of both physics and trick-based games, players will need to maneuver their state-of-the-art jetpack through the skies while completing a myriad of increasingly difficult missions to change public perceptions. Players will find themselves immersed in a wholly integrated physics simulation, making the beautiful world around them feel dynamic, unpredictable, and alive. Ridiculous failure is imminent in Piloteer, making the accomplishments along the way feel all the more rewarding. Put on your jetpack and take to the skies! FEATURES • Increasingly challenging gameplay with sixty different missions • Three beautiful environments to fly around in • Career and Free Fly modes • Custom-composed, serene piano score • Silly and ridiculous physics-based ragdoll effects • Universal support • GameCenter achievements • Share replays and screenshots via Facebook, Email, or Twitter _______________________________________________________________________________ • TouchArcade (5/5): "It’s hard as nails, immensely satisfying, and just plain fun." • PocketGamer (8/10): "Bonkers, masochistic gameplay." • Gamezebo (4/5): "It’s about as serene as a bag of hammers in a washing machine."

About

Feed the Deep

Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated caves
  • Resource collection and upgrades
  • Atmospheric deep sea adventure
  • Lovecraftian vibes
  • Exploration at your own pace
  • Limited oxygen management
Features
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- A dark roguelike by the designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. - Procedurally generated caves make every expedition different. - Explore at your own pace. Dive fast and aggressive or explore slowly, dropping markers along the way. - Soundtrack by award-winning composer Cedar Jones (Jetpack Joyride and more). - An atmospheric deep sea adventure with lovecraftian vibes. When they built the floating cities, they had no idea an insidious threat lurked deep below... Feed the Deep is a compulsive lovecraftian roguelike inspired by the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky. Dive into an ever-changing system of undersea caves. Collect resources that can be traded for upgrades and items. Explore ever deeper, managing dark spaces, limited oxygen, and hostile wildlife, and complete your mission to Feed the Deep. Feed the Deep was built almost entirely by me, Luke Muscat. Back in the Old Times I was creator of Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to try the ultimate game dev challenge and make a game completely solo.

Screenshots

Piloteer4 screens
Feed the Deep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Feed the Deep at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. Feed the Deep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Feed the Deep is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Feed the Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feed the Deep has 407 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 73% of Feed the Deep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Piloteer versus Feed the Deep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiloteerFeed the Deep
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (80 ratings)4.7 (407 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings80407 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB250 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFixpoint Productions Ltd.Luke Muscat

Customer experience

Piloteer

All ratings80 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews760 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.0%

Feed the Deep

All ratings385 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Piloteer

From 80 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Feed the Deep

From 407 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great port of PC version
  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
  • 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
  • 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive

Bugs and requests

Piloteer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

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

Feed the Deep

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera flipping when taking damage
  • Shoot button not working consistently

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for older devices
  • Controller support

In-app purchases

None

Piloteer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Feed the Deep

One-time1
  • Unlock Game$6.99

Questions

Is Piloteer free?
Piloteer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Feed the Deep free?
Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Piloteer or Feed the Deep?
Feed the Deep is rated higher. Piloteer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 407 ratings.
Do Piloteer or Feed the Deep have ads?
Neither Piloteer nor Feed the Deep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Piloteer or Feed the Deep?
Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Piloteer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Feed the Deep on October 25, 2026.

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