Comparison

Pokémon UNITE vs Split Ship

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

Head to head
About

Pokémon UNITE

Engage in 5-on-5 strategic team battles with iconic creatures. Coordinate with your team to defeat wild Pokémon, level up, and score points against opponents. Utilize unique moves and communication tools to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • 5v5 strategic team battles
  • Level up and evolve Pokémon
  • Score points against opponents
  • Unique Unite Moves
  • Ranked matches and leaderboards
  • In-game communication tools
  • Cross-platform play
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Team up and take down the opposition in Pokémon’s first 5-on-5 strategic team battle game! Join Trainers from around the world as they head for Aeos Island to compete in Unite Battles! In Unite Battles, Trainers face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Teamwork is key as you and your teammates defeat wild Pokémon, level up, evolve your own Pokémon, and work to prevent the opposing team from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win! Key Features: • BATTLE IN STYLE: Take to the field while looking your best in Holowear! Thanks to a special technology developed using Aeos energy, Trainers can deck out their Pokémon in a variety of holographic outfits—with new styles arriving regularly! • UNITE MOVES: Unleash the true power of your Pokémon with Unite Moves! Leverage these all-new Pokémon moves, which are only possible while in Unite Battles, and turn the tide of even the direst situations. • RANK UP: Looking to prove how skilled you are? Participate in ranked matches, and earn points as you climb up the global leaderboard! • COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Even the most-skilled Trainers recognize how important communication is to their team’s success. Leverage signals, quick-chat messages, and—for the first time in a Pokémon title—voice chat to communicate and stay in sync with your team. • CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY: Challenge Trainers from around the world to Unite Battles on the Nintendo Switch™ system or on a compatible mobile device thanks to cross-platform support. Trainers may use their Pokémon Trainer Club account or Nintendo Account on both Nintendo Switch and mobile to easily keep their progress synced between devices. Check out the official website for more information, and follow Pokémon UNITE on X (formerly Twitter) for all the latest news. ------------------------------------------------------------ Official Website: http://PokemonUNITE.com/ Official X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PokemonUNITE/ Terms of Use: https://www.apppokemon.com/pokemon-unite/kiyaku/kiyaku003/rule/detail/#anchor_en Legal: • This is a free-to-start game; optional in-game purchases available. Data charges may apply. • An internet connection is required to play the game.

About

Split Ship

Command a fleet of ships in this endless runner where collecting powerups multiplies your vessels. Dodge obstacles and strategically manage your growing armada to achieve higher scores. The more ships you have, the greater the risk and reward.

Highlights
  • Unique ship multiplication mechanic
  • Control up to 4 ships simultaneously
  • Simple tap controls for all ships
  • Dynamic difficulty progression
  • High score multiplier with more ships
  • Polished visual experience
Features
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Master the art of ship multiplication in this thrilling endless runner! UNIQUE SPLITTING MECHANIC Start with one ship, but collect green powerups to multiply your fleet! Control up to 4 ships simultaneously as they move together through increasingly challenging obstacles. SIMPLE YET ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY - Easy tap controls: Left and right taps move ALL ships together - Dodge obstacles and collect powerups - The more ships you have, the higher your score multiplier! - But beware - lose all ships and it's game over CHALLENGING PROGRESSION - Dynamic difficulty that increases as you survive longer - Strategic gameplay: More ships = higher scores but greater risk - Master timing and positioning to keep your entire fleet alive POLISHED EXPERIENCE - Smooth, responsive controls optimized for touch - Vibrant ship designs with distinct colors (white, blue, magenta, orange) - Satisfying visual feedback - Clean, minimalist graphics that keep you focused on the action How long can you survive? How many ships can you command? Download Split Ship now and discover the ultimate test of multi-ship mastery!

Screenshots

Pokémon UNITE4 screens
Split Ship3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Ship at 100% against Pokémon UNITE's 50%. Split Ship also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pokémon UNITE's advantage is ratings volume (208K vs 2) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, 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. Pokémon UNITE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Split Ship asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Split Ship holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon UNITE has 208K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pokémon UNITE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Split Ship's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pokémon UNITE versus Split Ship: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokémon UNITESplit Ship
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (208K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings208K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Pokemon CompanyEffortless Presence

Customer experience

Pokémon UNITE

All ratings206,641 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews4,053 reviews
Positive50.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative40.1%

Split Ship

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pokémon UNITE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing and freezing issues on mobile devices
  • Certain Pokémon abilities being bugged or overpowered
  • Fair play point system penalizing players unfairly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more Pokémon characters to the roster
  • Improve the ranking and matchmaking system
  • Implement a better system to earn in-game currency
  • Allow more customization options for Pokémon
  • Add voice chat or better communication tools

Split Ship

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Pokémon UNITE

Subscriptions2
  • UNITE Club membership$9.991 Month
  • UNITE Club membership1 Month trial$9.991 Month
One-time11
  • 60 Aeos gems$0.99
  • 199 Aeos gems$0.99
  • 150 Aeos gems$0.99
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  • 575 Aeos gems$0.99
  • 245 Aeos gems$3.99
  • 599 Aeos gems$3.99
  • 490 Aeos gems$7.99
  • 1,220 Aeos gems$19.99
  • 3000 Aeos gems$34.99
  • 3,050 Aeos gems$49.99
  • 6,000 Aeos gems$99.99
None

Split Ship

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pokémon UNITE free?
Pokémon UNITE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Ship free?
Split Ship is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pokémon UNITE or Split Ship?
Split Ship is rated higher. Pokémon UNITE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 208K ratings, while Split Ship averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pokémon UNITE or Split Ship have ads?
Neither Pokémon UNITE nor Split Ship shows ads.

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