# assassin. vs Splashin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splashin at 98% against assassin.'s 24%. Splashin also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (257K vs 58). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. assassin. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Splashin sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splashin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashin has 257K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of assassin.'s written reviews are positive against 98% of Splashin's.

assassin. ships an update every 3 weeks, Splashin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | assassin. | Splashin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330/reviews) | **[4.9 (257K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **257K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 39 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jack Sheridan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434634194) | [PixelForge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624320599) |

## What reviewers say

### assassin.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assassin/id1281292330)

A social game where you create custom rules to eliminate targets. Compete with friends to be the last player remaining without being eliminated. Enjoy a unique and engaging gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom game rules, Assign and eliminate targets, Last player standing wins, Play with friends, Unique gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waitlist Skip | $4.99 | one-time |


### Splashin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Adventure, #129 Top Free · Adventure, #163 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Organize and play exciting water elimination tournaments with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage games of any size, from small gatherings to large-scale events. Prioritizes fun and safety.

**Highlights:** Water elimination tournaments, Target assignment, In-game map and items, Real-time chat, Easy game organization, Purge mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Map Access | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Premium Map Access | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $25.99 | per month |
| 100 Droplets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Droplets | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Easy to use and manage
- 💡 Brings people together
- 🚀 Comprehensive features for senior assassin
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location tracking issues and inaccuracies
- 💰 Premium features feel pay-to-win
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login/session issues causing users to get locked out
- Game data failing to load for some players
- Inconsistent location updates, even with premium
- Difficulty restarting a game

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually assign targets
- Improve location tracking accuracy
- Implement a report/block feature for bullying
- Allow admins to make games private
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is assassin. free?

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

### Is Splashin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, assassin. or Splashin?

Splashin is rated higher. assassin. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Splashin averages 4.9 from 257K ratings.

### Do assassin. or Splashin have ads?

Neither assassin. nor Splashin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, assassin. or Splashin?

assassin. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Splashin every 8 days. Most recently, assassin. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Splashin on October 15, 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.*