Five checks before choosing an offline fishing game
A free download can still have paid unlocks. Before travelling, check whether the full game is free, whether it needs a connection, whether it shows ads, whether it sells purchases or subscriptions, and whether an online account is required. Install the game and any extra content first, then try the parts you need in airplane mode.
One More Cast: what is included?
| Price | Free |
|---|---|
| Offline play | Yes, once installed |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases or subscription | None |
| Online account | Not needed |
| Content | 31 fish species, five regions and a harbor to build |
| Controls | Touch or motion on supported devices |
| Languages | English and Turkish in the current public release |
Weather and bait choices change your trips. Use your collection journal and aquarium to revisit discoveries, and develop your harbor as you progress. It is a relaxed discovery game, rather than a simulation of real-world angling.
Alternatives: free download does not mean a free full game
These alternatives serve different tastes. Neither is presented here as a verified match for every offline, ad-free and free-to-play requirement.
| Game | Download and purchases | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| DREDGE | First area free; paid base-game unlock and expansion purchases. | Fishing, island exploration and mystery. |
| Fishing Planet | Free download with in-app purchases. | Described by its developer as an online multiplayer fishing simulator. |
We have not tested these iPhone versions in airplane mode or verified their ad and account behaviour. The table deliberately makes no claims about those points. Read the linked listings before downloading; purchase models and availability can change.
Before a flight or commute
One More Cast lets you fish, explore and build your harbor offline after installation. Saves stay on your device: cloud saves, cross-device sync and automatic transfer to another phone are not included. Keep that in mind before deleting the app or replacing your phone.
Touch or motion controls
Use touch controls, or tilt a supported phone to guide the line during the fight. Casting and hooking still use touch. If sensor readings are unavailable, use touch controls instead. Our controls guide explains calibration and sensitivity.
Platforms and release status
One More Cast is available for iPhone. Android is in invite-only testing, with no public Google Play download. This guide describes the current public iPhone release; features and languages from updates still in review are not counted as available.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free offline fishing game for iPhone with no ads?
One More Cast is free on iPhone and works offline once installed, with no ads, in-app purchases, subscription or online account. Velunoq, the author of this guide, makes the game.
Can I play One More Cast on a flight or commute?
Yes. Install it before travelling; fishing, exploration and harbor building work offline. Progress stays on your device. Cloud saves and automatic transfer to another phone are not included.
Is DREDGE completely free on iPhone?
No. Its UK App Store listing offers the first area free, with a one-time in-app purchase to unlock the base game and additional purchases for expansions.
Are these games realistic fishing simulators?
One More Cast is a relaxed discovery game rather than a realistic simulator. Fishing Planet describes itself as an online multiplayer fishing simulator. DREDGE focuses on exploration and a mystery story.
Sources and editorial approach
Purchase details are based on the developer descriptions and purchase labels on the linked UK App Store pages, not a third-party comparison table. We have left out games whose identity or offline behaviour we could not establish, rather than filling gaps with assumptions. We do not claim to have tested competitors or to have identified a universal best game.
About the author: Velunoq is an independent app studio making mobile games and creative tools. Questions or corrections: hello@velunoq.com.