Comparison

Megalodon vs Splamiibo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Megalodon

Explore the extinct C. megalodon shark through an interactive augmented reality experience. View a 3D model of its jaw, learn about its powerful bite, and see the ancient predator swim in your environment. This app provides comprehensive information in an engaging, visual format.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) experience
  • 3D Megalodon jaw model
  • Interactive learning slides
  • Information on bite strength
  • Take photos with AR shark
Features
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Dive deep into the ancient seas to learn about the biggest and the most terrifying shark. Megalodon is a mini AR application about C. megalodon, the extinct shark. You will learn about this bizarre shark through the slides which packed with comprehensive information about Megalodon.  Meanwhile, there’s a 3D image of a Megalodon's Jaw, which you can rotate in any direction to view in several angles, or you can see it in augmented reality (AR) to see how big it was. Be sure to read the blurb explaining how this most terrifying shark had the strongest bite. The app’s amazing AR experience enhances users’ learning experience too. in the blink of an eye, you’ll find Megalodon swimming right by your desk. If your friends don’t believe you, take a picture and send it to them! Megalodon, meaning "big tooth", is an extinct species of shark that lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Early Miocene to the Pliocene. Download the app to learn more...

About

Splamiibo

Discover exclusive outfits and gear rewards for Splatoon 3 by using amiibo figures. This application catalogs each unique item unlocked by amiibos, providing a comprehensive guide to your collection.

Highlights
  • Track amiibo gear rewards
  • Catalog exclusive Splatoon 3 outfits
  • Unlock gear information
  • View unique amiibo items
  • Splatoon 3 gear reference
Features
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This app make it easy to find out your amiibo gear rewards in Splatoon 3. In Splatoon 3, you can use amiibos in Splatsville to unlock new outfits and take photos with the characters you summon. The outfits obtained from amiibos are exclusive, as they cannot be ordered from Murch. This app shows you how to unlock those gears. It also catalogs the unique gears each amiibo unlocks.

Screenshots

Megalodon4 screens
Splamiibo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Megalodon at none against Splamiibo's 1. Megalodon also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Splamiibo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Splamiibo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Megalodon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Megalodon against 4.6 for Splamiibo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Megalodon has 68 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Megalodon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Splamiibo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Megalodon ships an update every 29 months, Splamiibo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Megalodon versus Splamiibo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegalodonSplamiibo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWORLD OF DINOSAURSActowise LLC

Customer experience

Megalodon

All ratings68 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative5.0%

Splamiibo

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Megalodon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Splamiibo

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Megalodon free?
Megalodon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splamiibo free?
Splamiibo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Megalodon or Splamiibo?
Splamiibo is rated higher. Megalodon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Splamiibo averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Megalodon or Splamiibo have ads?
Neither Megalodon nor Splamiibo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Megalodon or Splamiibo?
Megalodon ships an update every 29 months, and Splamiibo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Megalodon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Splamiibo on November 4, 2026.

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