Item: Fish in a Watch
Rating: 65
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

65/100

Fish In A Watch is an impressive technical feat that turns your Apple Watch into a tiny, living ecosystem. The concept of 'eat or be eaten' is a gaming classic, but adapting it to the digital crown of a watch is a stroke of genius. It feels tactile and responsive, making it one of the few games on the platform that actually feels 'made' for a wearable.

That said, the gameplay is extremely basic. On an iPhone, it feels underwhelming compared to other arcade titles, but as a 'secret' game to play on your wrist during a boring meeting, it's perfect. The visuals are simple but clear enough for the small screen. It’s a niche title, but for Apple Watch owners looking for a fun way to use their crown, it’s a delightful little distraction.

Reviewed on: Fri Jun 14 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. Gaming on a watch is already a compromised experience, and this app proves why. It’s essentially a very limited screensaver that you have to occasionally tap. The 'pet' mechanics are non-existent, and the novelty of having a fish on your wrist disappears as soon as you realize it doesn't actually do anything. It drains your watch battery and offers nothing in return but a few pixelated sprites. It’s a curiosity, not a game. I’d rather check the time.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Unique use of hardware
Simple interface
Offline play

Extremely limited content
Battery drain
Boring core loop

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional sync issues with the phone app; significant battery impact.

Accessibility:

None

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are desperate for any kind of 'game' on your Apple Watch.

Skip if: You value your watch's battery life and want actual gameplay.

Similar Games:

Tamagotchi
Lifeline
Pocket Bandit

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: Apple Watch Series 9
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Collected 3 fish

The Game

Available on: Apple Watch, iPhone, iPod

1454215856

$1.99 9+★3.5 25 reviews

Author : Hesselbom Tech AB

Pubish Date : Thu Feb 28 2019

Last Update Date : Thu Dec 23 2021

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.1.1Thu Dec 23 2021

This update fixes an issue where the Watch game would crash on WatchOS 8+ if AssistiveTouch was enabled.
Also fixes issue with not being able to restart on newer watches where force touch is disabled.
Eat or be eaten as you play as a fish stuck inside an Apple Watch (or an iPhone)!
The Apple Watch game works best for Apple Watch Series 4 and up. Works OK on Series 3.
Steer your fish fin by turning the Apple Watch crown back and forth. Or swipe on your phone.
Avoid being eaten by bigger fish and get bigger by eating smaller fish. And there might just be a jellyfish or two lurking in the deep.
Requires iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Eat or be eaten as you play as a fish stuck inside an Apple Watch (or an iPhone)!
The Apple Watch game works best for Apple Watch Series 4 and up. Works OK on Series 3.
Steer your fish fin by turning the Apple Watch crown back and forth. Or swipe on your phone.
Avoid being eaten by bigger fish and get bigger by eating smaller fish. And there might just be a jellyfish or two lurking in the deep.

Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 25 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Fish in a Watch is a survival arcade game optimized for the Apple Watch. Players control a fish using the Digital Crown (or touch on iPhone), navigating the depths to consume smaller prey while avoiding larger predators and dangerous jellyfish. Designed for quick sessions, it brings classic 'Feeding Frenzy' style gameplay to your wrist with intuitive controls and minimalist graphics.