# Fish Tycoon vs Splash

The clearest difference is price: Splash at Free against Fish Tycoon's $0.99. Splash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (78% vs 59%). Fish Tycoon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Splash is free to download; Fish Tycoon costs $0.99 up front. Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fish Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 6.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Fish Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 78% of Splash's.

Fish Tycoon ships an update every 2 months, Splash every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fish Tycoon | Splash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tycoon/id297606726/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 597 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LDW Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606729) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Fish Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-tycoon/id297606726)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Family, #163 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Breed and care for over 400 species of fish in a virtual aquarium. Solve genetic puzzles to discover 7 magical fish and manage your business by selling your creations. The game progresses in real time, even when offline.

**Highlights:** Virtual fish breeding, Genetic puzzle solving, Over 400 fish species, Real-time gameplay, Aquarium customization, Virtual pet care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique fish breeding mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Blurry graphics and unreadable text
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Expensive in-game items

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after using 'start over' option
- Fish dying unexpectedly even with proper care
- Inventory issues with purchased items

**Requested features**

- More fish varieties and breeding options
- Ability to decorate and customize tanks
- Push notifications for important events
- Faster fish growth and breeding cycles
- More affordable in-game items


### Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321)

Care for a vibrant ocean reef and collect hundreds of sea creatures. Discover new species, learn facts about marine life, and decorate your sanctuary. Participate in special events and connect with friends to build thriving underwater worlds.

**Highlights:** Collect and care for sea creatures, Learn marine life facts, Decorate your reef, Discover new species, Participate in special events, Connect with friends

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Splashcash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 003 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cuttlefish Rehire | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Splashcash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Max Coral Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Event Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cuttlefish Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Splashcash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 001 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Splashcash | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game, amazing support
- 🐠 Beautifully rendered fish and coral species
- 🎓 Educational tidbits about marine life
- 🎨 Visually gorgeous and immersive
- 🕰️ Relaxing and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and loss of progress
- 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty obtaining rare items
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🐢 Annoying turtle character blocking interactions
- 🐠 Aggressive/bullying new fish species

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and inability to access account
- Glitches with video ads and rewards
- Missions/tasks disappearing
- Clam/shell rewards not triggering properly

**Requested features**

- Voice narration for non-readers
- Ability to view released fish in the ocean
- More frequent events and new fish additions
- Ability to call the turtle when needed
- Option to hide disruptive characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fish Tycoon free?

Fish Tycoon costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Splash free?

Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fish Tycoon or Splash?

Splash is rated higher. Fish Tycoon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Splash averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Fish Tycoon or Splash have ads?

Splash shows ads; Fish Tycoon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fish Tycoon or Splash?

Fish Tycoon ships an update every 2 months, and Splash every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fish Tycoon was updated on November 8, 2026 and Splash on November 9, 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.*