# Fishing Break vs Feed the Deep

The clearest difference is ads: Feed the Deep at none against Fishing Break's shown. Feed the Deep also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Fishing Break's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 407). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fishing Break sells 7 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 4.7 for Fishing Break against 4.7 for Feed the Deep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishing Break has 13K ratings behind it against 407, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Fishing Break's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.

Fishing Break ships an update every 3 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fishing Break | Feed the Deep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-break/id997811612/reviews)** | [4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-deep/id6745767745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 407 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 401 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roofdog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/445060906) | [Luke Muscat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813785525) |

## What reviewers say

### Fishing Break

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-break/id997811612)

Embark on a relaxing fishing adventure across 12 diverse worlds. Catch hundreds of unique fish species, including rare elemental variants, and build your dream aquarium collection. Compete with friends on leaderboards and upgrade your gear to reel in the biggest catches.

**Highlights:** Relaxing casual fishing gameplay, 34 fishing spots across 12 worlds, Hundreds of fish species, Rare elemental fish variants, Per-fish leaderboards, Upgrade fishing gear, Build aquarium collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Cash | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Variety of fish to catch
- 👍 Tournaments and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive bait
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics (line length, gold coins)
- 🤷‍♀️ Difficulty catching rare/special fish

**Reported bugs**

- Bait consumed even when no fish bite
- Purchases not recognized by game
- Account reset issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to move boat/camera
- Showcase for caught fish
- Bait refilling system
- Chat/donation system for crews
- More worlds/levels


### 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 Fishing Break free?

Fishing Break 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, Fishing Break or Feed the Deep?

Fishing Break is rated higher. Fishing Break averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Feed the Deep averages 4.7 from 407 ratings.

### Do Fishing Break or Feed the Deep have ads?

Fishing Break shows ads; Feed the Deep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fishing Break or Feed the Deep?

Fishing Break ships an update every 3 weeks, and Feed the Deep daily. Most recently, Fishing Break was updated on October 27, 2026 and Feed the Deep on October 25, 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.*