Ikachan vs Squid Gear Setter 2
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.
Squid Gear Setter 2
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This app is an unofficial gear planning tool for Splatoon 2. This tool lets you freely combine and test different gear setups, helping you plan the ideal loadout for Turf War and Ranked Battles. Use it to explore builds and prepare your strategy before heading into the game. Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. “Splatoon” is a trademark of Nintendo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ikachan at none against Squid Gear Setter 2's shown. Ikachan also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 33 months). Squid Gear Setter 2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ikachan ships an update every 5 weeks, Squid Gear Setter 2 every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikachan | Squid Gear Setter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 33 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 之皓 谢 | Kotaro Minami |
In-app purchases
Ikachan
No in-app purchases
Squid Gear Setter 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ikachan free?
Is Squid Gear Setter 2 free?
Do Ikachan or Squid Gear Setter 2 have ads?
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