Ikachan vs Splat Status Reader 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ikachan
Access Splatoon schedules and shifts instantly. View current and upcoming rotations with widgets and Siri shortcuts. Stay updated on game events without unlocking your device.
- Detailed schedule and shift information
- Current and next rotation widget
- Siri access for favored modes
- Lock Screen widgets
- StandBy mode integration
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Ikachan is an app designed for Splatoon where you can get a quick access to current and upcoming schedules and shifts. - Get detailed information of schedules and shifts in the app - Take a glance for current and next rotation on the widget - Access to favored mode by asking Siri without unlocking your device - Shortcut, Lock Screen widgets, StandBy... Anytime, anywhere. Staaaay fresh! ※ This app is an unofficial app which is not related to Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Splat Status Reader 3
This companion app analyzes your game screen to provide real-time audio updates on in-game events. It can announce weapon information, player status, and key objectives during matches. Optimized for speed, it enhances situational awareness for players.
- Reads weapons and specials at match start
- Warns of outnumbered situations
- Notifies when special gauges are full
- Tracks player downs and respawns
- Announces Rainmaker possession
- Supports Tricolor Turf War mode
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Splatoon 3 companion app which automatically tracks and reads out the live Splatoon 3 game screen. This app can recognize and report situations such as: - Read out all weapons and specials at the beginning of the match. - Warn when one side is outnumbered. - When a friend's or enemy's special gauge is full. - When a friend or enemy goes down or respawns. - When someone takes the rain maker. - "(number of active friends) vs (number of active enemies)" * May not work on older devices with insufficient speed. * Not an official Splatoon 3 app. * Supports Tricolor Turf War mode. But you need to set your side manually from the settings icon -> "Tricolor Turf War support" How to use: - Unmute the device. - Place the camera parallel to the screen. - Zoom in as much as possible so that the 8 inkling status indicators are fully maximised in the view. - Using the battle replay or a screenshot of the game play may help when adjusting the camera position.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ikachan at 72% against Splat Status Reader 3's 25%. Ikachan also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ikachan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ikachan has 47 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ikachan's written reviews are positive against 25% of Splat Status Reader 3's.
Ikachan ships an update every 5 weeks, Splat Status Reader 3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikachan | Splat Status Reader 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (47 ratings) — better | 2.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 之皓 谢 | ikuhiro ihara |
Customer experience
Ikachan
Splat Status Reader 3
In-app purchases
Ikachan
No in-app purchases
Splat Status Reader 3
No in-app purchases
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