# Fish Out Of Water!

> Launch your pals, score high

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578467798](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578467798)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id578467798`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Halfbrick Studios
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (1,696 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.12
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-18
- **First published:** 2013-04-18
- **Size:** 338 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fish-out-of-water/id578467798)
- **Website:** [https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrickplus](https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrickplus)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy](https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy)

## Description

Fish Out of Water! by Halfbrick Studios is an ad-free arcade adventure with no in-app purchases. Launch six fish with unique abilities into the sky, navigate 10 weather types, and bounce across the ocean to chase high scores across online leaderboards. The game also includes remastered graphics and audio, plus a rebalanced crystal unlocking system.

Key features:
- 6 fish with distinct abilities and 10 weather types
- Survive tsunamis, icebergs, geysers, and jellyfish swarms
- Unlock crystals to buy costumes or craft charms for bonus powers
- Online leaderboards, achievements, and secret leaderboards for top performers
- A storybook that unfolds with every level up
- Remastered graphics and audio; rebalanced crystal system
- Halfbrick+ offers ad-free, updated access to fully unlocked games

## Rankings

- #48,300 — Overall

## Review summary

Players widely praise Fish Out Of Water! as a nostalgic, charming, simple game. However, most reviews condemn the new Halfbrick+ subscription model that gates play behind a subscription, with a steep price and a short free window. They feel the change ruins the nostalgia and would prefer a one-time purchase or ad-supported option. The sentiment toward paywalls and corporate monetization is strong, even as some acknowledge the game's past quality. Some suggest alternative purchase models such as a low one-time price or Apple Arcade.

### Pros

- Nostalgic and beloved classic that fans remember fondly.
- Simple, charming, calming gameplay that remains enjoyable.
- Recognized as an award-winning title with enduring appeal.

### Cons

- Forced Halfbrick+ subscription to play; paywall blocks access to the game.
- High cost of the subscription (often cited around $25/year) and perceived greed.
- Loss of free-to-play access and a shift from ads to a subscription model.
- Very short or limited free play window (e.g., 15–20 minutes) before subscribing.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id578467798)