# Dune! vs Splashy Fish

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splashy Fish at 100% against Dune!'s 28%. Splashy Fish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Dune!'s advantage is ratings volume (545K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dune! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Splashy Fish sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splashy Fish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dune! has 545K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Dune!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Splashy Fish's.

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, Splashy Fish every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dune! | Splashy Fish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (545K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-fish-reef-run/id6773122768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **545K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Jude Riley](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773122770) |

## What reviewers say

### Dune!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dune/id1291851950)

Navigate a challenging jumping game where precision is key. Score points by jumping above the line, but be mindful of increasingly difficult landings. Avoid crashing to maintain a smooth gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Score by jumping above the line, Increasing landing difficulty, Avoid crashing, Smooth gameplay, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy small pack of energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy medium pack of energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy big pack of energy | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable balls, backgrounds, and grounds
- 🕹️ Satisfying and smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. inability to restart after dying, screen freezes)
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restart after dying
- Screen freezes and lags
- Ads appearing in the middle of gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Implement a retry button for challenges
- Improve ad placement and frequency
- Introduce different game modes and power-ups


### Splashy Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-fish-reef-run/id6773122768)

Guide a fish through vibrant underwater worlds, avoiding obstacles and collecting bubbles. Unlock new fish, maps, and challenges as you progress. Enjoy simple, addictive gameplay with daily rewards and the chance to beat your high score.

**Highlights:** Unlock adorable fish and skins, Explore beautiful underwater maps, Collect bubbles to unlock content, Complete daily challenges for rewards, Level up and gain experience, Simple one-touch controls, Beat your high score

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bubble Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bubble Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bubbles Large Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dune! free?

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

### Is Splashy Fish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dune! or Splashy Fish?

Splashy Fish is rated higher. Dune! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 545K ratings, while Splashy Fish averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dune! or Splashy Fish have ads?

Dune! shows ads; Splashy Fish does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dune! or Splashy Fish?

Dune! ships an update fortnightly, and Splashy Fish every 2 days. Most recently, Dune! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Splashy Fish 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.*