# Ice Fishing Derby

> Sports

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id932395061](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id932395061)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id932395061`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pishtech LLC
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (379 ratings)
- **Version:** 151
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-13
- **First published:** 2014-11-05
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ice-fishing-derby/id932395061)
- **Website:** [http://www.pishtech.com](http://www.pishtech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pishtech.com/privacy\_ifd.html](https://www.pishtech.com/privacy_ifd.html)

## Description

Ice Fishing Derby blends classic arcade fishing with modern features. Ice Fishing Derby 2 adds 3D lakes, Free Fishing, and Open/Pro Derbies, expanding the original game. Start each day at the bait shop to grab gear, then catch panfish, bluegill, crappie, perch, walleye, and northern pike, weigh in for cash, and try to survive the tournament.

The free version is supported by in-app purchases that unlock items and allow starting each tournament with more money. Upgrade with gear like sonar or underwater cameras, portable shelter and heater, and navigate trades from other anglers. Note: Some players reported issues with earlier versions; updating the game or devices may help, and support is available if you run into trouble.

## Rankings

- #83,357 — Overall

## Review summary

Ice Fishing Derby is loved for its fun, addictive gameplay and lasting appeal, with players often returning for years and enjoying social play with friends. However, frequent requests for new content (more fish, lakes, and modes), stability issues (crashes and glitches), repetition without updates, and progression constraints (5-day cycles/new game starts) are the most mentioned concerns. Players want ongoing updates, bug fixes, and expanded features to keep the game fresh.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive gameplay with strong replay value.
- Long-term appeal; players have been playing for years and still enjoy.
- Social/family enjoyment; friends and family also enjoy playing together.

### Cons

- High demand for more content and updates (more fish species, new lakes, modes, and features).
- Stability issues and glitches (crashes when continuing past day 2; various in‑game glitches).
- Monotony/repetition without regular updates; the game starts feeling repetitive over time.
- Unfriendly progression mechanics (short 5-day cycles and frequent need to start a new game).

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