# Megalodon vs Splamiibo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Megalodon at none against Splamiibo's 1. Megalodon also leads on ratings volume (69 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.

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

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 69 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.

Megalodon ships an update every 29 months, Splamiibo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Megalodon | Splamiibo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megalodon/id1487776482/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splamiibo-gear-guide/id6471950070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WORLD OF DINOSAURS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1129870588) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Megalodon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megalodon/id1487776482)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Splamiibo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splamiibo-gear-guide/id6471950070)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 69 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 11, 2026 and Splamiibo on November 4, 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.*