# Happy Fish + vs Splash

The clearest difference is rating: Splash at 4.7 against Happy Fish +'s 4.5. Splash also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 68%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Fish + sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Splash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Happy Fish +'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Splash's.

Happy Fish + ships an update every 3 months, Splash every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Fish + | Splash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fish-plus/id483064808/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1K | **6.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 597 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eureka Creation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726335043) | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Fish +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fish-plus/id483064808)

Engage in a relaxing virtual fish farming experience with over 3000 unique fish species. Interact with your aquatic pets, decorate their habitats with beautiful backgrounds, and enjoy daily activities and mini-games. Connect with friends to share the fun and discover treasures.

**Highlights:** Over 3000 unique fish species, Interactive feeding and play, Variety of beautiful backgrounds with music, Daily activities and new fish updates, Exciting mini-games, Social features to visit friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Special package | $0.99 | one-time |
| حزمة واحدة من كاش الاسماك | $0.99 | one-time |
| First-gear Gift pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Store Value Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| بعض حزم من كاش الاسماك | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second-gear Gift pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| عدة حزم من كاش الأسماك | $9.99 | one-time |
| Third-gear Gift pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| سلة من كاش الأسماك | $19.99 | one-time |
| حقيبة من كاش الاسماك | $49.99 | one-time |
| الكثير  من حزم كاش الاسماك | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Nostalgic and fun
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay and activities
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customer support
- 🌐 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Missing fish and lost progress
- Incorrect rewards and activity tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer saved progress across devices
- More free content and activities
- Improved translation and localization
- Breeding and hatching functionality


### 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Splashcash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $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 Happy Fish + free?

Happy Fish + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Splash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happy Fish + or Splash?

Splash is rated higher. Happy Fish + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Splash averages 4.7 from 6.4K ratings.

### Do Happy Fish + or Splash have ads?

Both Happy Fish + and Splash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Fish + or Splash?

Happy Fish + ships an update every 3 months, and Splash every 5 weeks. Most recently, Happy Fish + was updated on October 29, 2026 and Splash on October 29, 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.*