Boom Arena vs Splashin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boom Arena
Engage in real-time PvP battles by building a strategic deck of cards. This game emphasizes skill-based combat with fair matchmaking, ensuring no pay-to-win advantages. Enjoy a vast collection of cards, all at the same level, for a truly competitive experience.
- Real-time PvP battles
- Build and deploy battle decks
- Free collection of 80+ cards
- Skill-based matchmaking
- No pay-to-win mechanics
- All cards at the same level
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- Real-Time PvP Battle. - Build your battle deck and destroy enemies. - Free 80+ cards. All cards are the same level. - No pay to win. Battle is based on skill, not card level. - Fair matchmaking. Matchmaking is based on medal, not card level.
Splashin
Organize and play games like Senior Assassin, Manhunt, and Water Wars with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage small games or large tournaments.
- Target assignment for elimination
- In-game map and items
- Real-time chat for coordination
- Easy game organization
- Support for large tournaments
- Purge mode for chaotic gameplay
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Splashin – #1 app for playing Senior Assassin, Manhunt, Water Wars, Senior Tag, etc... Whether you’re planning a quick game with a few friends or a large-scale, months-long tournament with hundreds of players, Splashin makes it easier than ever to organize and play. Join and Play: Sign up for a game with your friends and dive into the action! Target Assignment: At the start of each round, players are assigned specific targets to eliminate with water. Stay alert and strategize to stay in the game. Purge: If a purge is called, targets don’t matter—anyone in the game can eliminate or be eliminated by anyone else! In-Game Map and Items: Use the map and special items to locate targets, defend yourself, and gain an edge in the game. Real-Time Chat: Communicate with your team and coordinate your moves using the in-game chat feature. Easy Organization: Organize small games or large-scale tournaments effortlessly. Our app handles the logistics, so you can focus on the fun. Safety First: Splashin is all about having fun, but safety comes first. Always play in safe, designated areas, respect our safety guidelines / local laws and regulations. For more safety information please visit our terms of service and https://splashin.app/safety Terms and End User Licensing Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Splashin at 4.9 against Boom Arena's 4.4. Splashin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, 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. Boom Arena sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Splashin sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Splashin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashin has 260K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Boom Arena's written reviews are positive against 98% of Splashin's.
Boom Arena ships an update weekly, Splashin every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Boom Arena | Splashin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (6K ratings) | 4.9 (260K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | 97.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6K | 260K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #116 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Minh Tam Kieu Thi | PixelForge Studios LLC |
Customer experience
Boom Arena
Splashin
User reviews
Boom Arena
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Balanced gameplay
- 👍 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Diverse character designs
- 🚀 Faster matchmaking
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Teleportation glitch
- 🐛 Mana bar glitches
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Need for more polish
- 🔧 Lack of social features
Splashin
From 260K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Easy to use and manage
- 💡 Brings people together
- 🚀 Comprehensive features for senior assassin
- 👍 Great customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Location tracking issues and inaccuracies
- 💰 Premium features feel pay-to-win
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Bugs and requests
Boom Arena
Reported bugs
3 issues- Teleportation glitch allowing troops on King Tower
- Mana bar freezing at certain values
- Occasional crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Add 2v2 mode
- Implement clan system
- Add more arenas and maps
- Introduce cosmetic customization
- Implement leaderboards and ranking system
Splashin
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/session issues causing users to get locked out
- Game data failing to load for some players
- Inconsistent location updates, even with premium
- Difficulty restarting a game
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to manually assign targets
- Improve location tracking accuracy
- Implement a report/block feature for bullying
- Allow admins to make games private
- Add more customization options
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- Improve chat features (photos, videos, links)
In-app purchases
Boom Arena
- Some Gems$4.99
- Bag of Gems$19.99
- Chest of Gems$49.99
Splashin
- Premium Map Access$2.007 Days
- Splashin Premium$3.007 Days
- Splashin Premium$3.997 Days
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- Splashin Premium$4.997 Days
- Splashin Premium$7.991 Month
- Splashin Premium$9.997 Days
- Splashin Premium$11.991 Month
- Splashin Premium$15.991 Month
- Splashin Premium$19.991 Month
- Splashin Premium$25.991 Month









