# Boom Dots vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is update cadence: Feed the Deep at daily against Boom Dots's every 3 weeks. Feed the Deep also leads on ratings volume (385 vs 97). Boom Dots's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boom Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Boom Dots against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 385 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Boom Dots's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Dots | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985/reviews) | **[4.7 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 97 | **385** |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-dots/id975047985)

This is a single-tap reaction game where players tap to dash forward and hit moving dots. It offers 200 missions to complete and 20 unlockable themes, providing hours of engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Single-tap gameplay, Hit moving dots, 200 missions, 20 unlockable themes, Fast-reaction gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive visual themes
- 📊 Detailed stats and leaderboards
- ⏱️ Challenging but not too frustrating
- 🕹️ Addictive one-tap mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and performance issues
- 🔍 Leaderboard issues with fake scores
- 🔄 Repetitive mission structure

**Reported bugs**

- Missions leaderboard not working properly after 200 levels
- Freezing and lag when missing a shot

**Requested features**

- Cumulative high score leaderboard
- Option to disable flashing effects
- Cloud save functionality
- More varied and challenging missions


### Feed the Deep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Support for older devices
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boom Dots free?

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

### Is Feed the Deep free?

Feed the Deep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Boom Dots or Feed the Deep?

Feed the Deep is rated higher. Boom Dots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 385 ratings.

### Do Boom Dots or Feed the Deep have ads?

Neither Boom Dots nor Feed the Deep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boom Dots or Feed the Deep?

Boom Dots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Boom Dots was updated on October 8, 2026 and Feed the Deep on October 16, 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.*