# KAMI 2 vs Sliding Seas

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sliding Seas at every 3 weeks against KAMI 2's every 2 months. KAMI 2's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 3.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAMI 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sliding Seas sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KAMI 2 against 4.8 for Sliding Seas. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of KAMI 2's written reviews are positive against 92% of Sliding Seas's.

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, Sliding Seas every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAMI 2 | Sliding Seas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-seas/id1436245163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 396 MB | 574 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574) | [Mugshot Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/957253932) |

## What reviewers say

### KAMI 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

This game challenges players to fill each puzzle with a single color using the fewest moves possible. It offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles, daily challenges, and the ability to create and share your own designs.

**Highlights:** Hand-crafted puzzles, Single color flood mechanic, Fewest moves challenge, Daily challenges, User-generated puzzles, Puzzle builder

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Palettes 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful visuals and soothing audio
- 🧠 Challenging and brain-stimulating puzzles
- 🔍 Ability to create and publish custom puzzles
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases for hints
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and server problems
- 🤯 Difficulty spike in later levels with no free hints
- 📱 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not loading or resetting incorrectly
- User-created puzzles not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Earn free hints through gameplay achievements
- Option to undo moves or restart puzzles
- Improved puzzle search and discovery
- Colorblind accessibility features


### Sliding Seas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sliding-seas/id1436245163)

Build and decorate your own tropical island paradise by matching and merging land. Collect VIP characters, complete puzzles, and enjoy a relaxing match-3 experience with daily missions and events. Escape to a world of fun with over 1000 levels.

**Highlights:** Match and merge land to create islands, Decorate and grow your home island, Collect cute VIP characters, Multiple game modes, Daily missions and weekend events, Offline play support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moonflower Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Event Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Rescue Boat | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rescuer's Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Trader Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 💡 Unique twist on match-3 mechanics
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes at certain levels
- 💡 Lack of customization options for island
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Hints/tutorials can be intrusive
- 💡 Desire for more game modes/endless play

**Reported bugs**

- Some levels feel impossible without using boosters
- Occasional crashes or loss of progress after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content updates
- Implement an endless/survival mode
- Allow replaying of completed levels
- Improve contrast between ocean tile colors
- Add option to skip survivor arrival animation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAMI 2 free?

KAMI 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sliding Seas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KAMI 2 or Sliding Seas?

Sliding Seas is rated higher. KAMI 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Sliding Seas averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do KAMI 2 or Sliding Seas have ads?

Both KAMI 2 and Sliding Seas show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAMI 2 or Sliding Seas?

KAMI 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Sliding Seas every 3 weeks. Most recently, KAMI 2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sliding Seas on November 7, 2026.

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