# Splat Wars vs MeltLand

The clearest difference is rating: MeltLand at 4.5 against Splat Wars's 4.0. MeltLand also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 40%). Splat Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 242). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splat Wars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MeltLand sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeltLand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splat Wars has 2.6K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Splat Wars's written reviews are positive against 59% of MeltLand's.

Splat Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, MeltLand fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splat Wars | MeltLand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splat-wars/id1069737892/reviews) | **[4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltland/id1361506315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 242 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codebell, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/722529117) | [Masataka Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/323346554) |

## What reviewers say

### Splat Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splat-wars/id1069737892)

Engage in real-time online multiplayer battles to claim territory by inking the most turf. Upgrade your equipment, assist teammates, and compete globally or locally with friends.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Territorial inking gameplay, Weapon and gear upgrades, Borrow friends' gear, Local network play, Team-based assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Spender | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Coins | $89.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Splatoon-like experience on mobile
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
- ⏱️ Extremely long wait times to find matches
- 🎨 Lacks variety in maps, weapons, and modes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to servers
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- Add offline/bot modes for solo play
- Improve matchmaking and reduce wait times
- Expand content with more maps, weapons, and game modes
- Optimize performance and reduce lag/glitches


### MeltLand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltland/id1361506315)

Guide a water droplet through a mysterious, melted world by manipulating the terrain. This challenging rolling ball game tests your patience and precision as you aim for the goal while avoiding falls. Collect gems to earn lives and progress through unique levels.

**Highlights:** Manipulate terrain by pushing up ground, Guide a droplet to the goal, Avoid falling from the field, Collect gems for lives, Tap to create ripples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GEM x500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ADS REMOVAL | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM x2000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| GEM DOUBLER | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLIMITED LIVES | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Pleasant and relaxing music/sound
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Innovative gameplay concept
- 😌 Relaxing and calming atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥵 Extremely difficult/challenging
- 😠 Frustrating and causes anger
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay
- 📉 Limited levels/content
- 💸 Monetization issues (ads, lives)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup/won't open
- Automatic heart recharge not working
- Ads not loading for skipping levels
- Game crashes after purchase (no ads, unlimited lives)
- Game not opening on specific iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add checkpoints/mid-level saves
- Lower the difficulty or add difficulty options
- Add more levels or game modes
- Allow customization of water droplet color/appearance
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splat Wars free?

Splat Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MeltLand free?

MeltLand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splat Wars or MeltLand?

MeltLand is rated higher. Splat Wars averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while MeltLand averages 4.5 from 242 ratings.

### Do Splat Wars or MeltLand have ads?

MeltLand shows ads; Splat Wars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splat Wars or MeltLand?

Splat Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and MeltLand fortnightly. Most recently, Splat Wars was updated on October 16, 2026 and MeltLand on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*