Fish'n'Fish vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Fish'n'Fish's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Fish'n'Fish
This App
FishLife
Nemesis
Core Identity
DeveloperStanislav SvecRodrigo Yukio OkidoEsteban DuranPlaygendary LimitedIVYMOBI LIMITEDHIPSTER WHALEPatrick Taylor
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOSiOSiOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 50.0 / 54.5 / 54.7 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count003081,456,4836,767727,6360
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateSep 11, 2016Sep 28, 2021Jul 29, 2018Feb 9, 2016Sep 8, 2017Nov 20, 2014Jul 22, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 28, 2017Oct 10, 2021Oct 25, 2018Jun 1, 2026Jun 10, 2026Jun 24, 2026Dec 23, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment---mixedpositivepositive-
Score---45/10082/10075/100-
Praises---
  • Satisfying and calming puzzle mechanics provide effective brain exercise for casual players
  • Addictive core gameplay loop keeps players engaged for extended daily sessions
  • Endless runner mechanics provide a satisfying and relaxing experience for players across all age groups
  • Simple tap-to-move mechanics provide an accessible and addictive gameplay loop for all ages
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Complaints---
  • Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of short gameplay sessions
  • Aggressive monetization tactics and paywalls frustrate long-term players
  • High frequency of advertisements during active gameplay disrupts the flow for many users
  • Frequent ad interruptions during active gameplay sessions disrupt momentum and frustrate players
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Requests---
  • Level editor functionality requested to allow users to design and test custom mazes
  • Implementation of offline-only progression to avoid data usage and ad interruptions
  • Implementation of a single-use revive mechanic per game to help players beat high scores
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Accessible arcade-style survival loop provides low barrier to entry for casual users.
  • Educational narrative hook regarding ocean plastic waste attracts socially-conscious family segments
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  • Procedural generation loop sustains high session frequency
  • Wall-climbing mechanic provides a distinct movement feel
  • Subscription tier offers clear ad-removal value
  • High-frequency seasonal content updates sustain long-term engagement
  • Established social proof with over two million reviews on Android
  • Distinct 8-bit aesthetic differentiates from high-fidelity 3D runners
  • Physics-based hopper mechanic avoids standard lane-based repetition
  • Offline-first architecture enables engagement in network-restricted environments
  • Minimalist control scheme reduces friction for casual entry
Weaknesses
  • Zero content updates since 2017.
  • No meta-progression or social features to drive long-term retention.
  • Zero IAP or subscription revenue model limits the developer's capacity for feature updates
  • Lack of progressive difficulty curve causes early churn
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  • High ad-to-gameplay ratio suppresses sentiment
  • Energy-gated progression limits session length
  • Subscription pricing at $7.99/week exceeds category median
  • Excessive ad density during active sessions
  • High currency barrier for premium character skins
  • Lack of offline-only progression
  • Ad frequency is the #1 churn risk in reviews
  • Lack of duplicate-character protection in the coin machine
  • No meta-game progression loop limits long-term retention
  • Lack of IAP tiers restricts revenue potential per user
Pricingfreefreefreesubscriptionfreemiumfreemiumfree
Momentum-Zombie-ActiveActiveActive-
Update Cadence-1 versions-5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~26d avg5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~12d avg4 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~14d avg-

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