# Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! vs Hello Kitty Merch Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! at none against Hello Kitty Merch Match's 35. Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (63% vs 55%). Hello Kitty Merch Match's advantage is ratings volume (286 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello Kitty Merch Match sells 35 one-off in-app purchases. Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Kitty Merch Match has 286 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Puchi Puchi SPLASH!!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Hello Kitty Merch Match's.

Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! ships an update every 6 weeks, Hello Kitty Merch Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! | Hello Kitty Merch Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puchi-puchi-splash/id1254356658/reviews)** | [4.7 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-merch-match/id6740388983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **286** |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 623 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MASK APP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145303731) | [Applibot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/394084347) |

## What reviewers say

### Puchi Puchi SPLASH!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puchi-puchi-splash/id1254356658)

An addictive puzzle game where you tap to clear same-colored characters. Aim for high scores by strategically clearing bubbles before the screen fills up. It's a simple yet exhilarating experience designed to relieve stress.

**Highlights:** Tap to erase same-colored characters, Strategic bubble clearing, High score chasing, Stress-relieving gameplay, Bonus clears for matching all colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hello Kitty Merch Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-kitty-merch-match/id6740388983)

Match three identical items from over 1,000 types of Hello Kitty And Friends merchandise in this 3D puzzle game. Collect retro and current items, view them in 3D, and customize your home screen with your favorite characters.

**Highlights:** Match three identical merchandise items, Collect over 1,000 types of Hello Kitty merch, View collected merch in 3D, Customize home screen themes, Watch collected merch march on the home screen

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1st Anniversary Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Happy Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Cinnamoroll | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme KUROMI | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Tuxedosam | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Hangyodon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Kerokerokeroppi | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme BAD BADTZ-MARU | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme AHIRUNOPEKKLE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pochacco | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 40 Milestone Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level 100 Milestone Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Happy Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Smile Coin Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Special Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Smile Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Bonus 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Bonus 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Miracle Coin Package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Miracle Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dream Coin Package | $27.99 | one-time |
| Dream Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Coin Package | $54.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coin Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute and adorable graphics
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Unreasonable time limits for higher levels
- 🤯 Levels become too challenging and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More content and collectibles to discover
- Adjustable time limits or difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! free?

Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Kitty Merch Match free?

Hello Kitty Merch Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! or Hello Kitty Merch Match?

Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! is rated higher. Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hello Kitty Merch Match averages 4.7 from 286 ratings.

### Do Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! or Hello Kitty Merch Match have ads?

Both Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! and Hello Kitty Merch Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! or Hello Kitty Merch Match?

Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hello Kitty Merch Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Puchi Puchi SPLASH!! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hello Kitty Merch Match on October 30, 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.*