Comparison

Boom Arena vs Splashin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Boom Arena4 screens
Splashin4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boom Arena ships an update weekly, Splashin every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Boom Arena versus Splashin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoom ArenaSplashin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6K ratings)4.9 (260K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews97.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K260K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#116 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB129 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMinh Tam Kieu ThiPixelForge Studios LLC

Customer experience

Boom Arena

All ratings6,014 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,032 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative22.8%

Splashin

All ratings259,274 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews4,353 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%

User reviews

Boom Arena

From 6K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

3 purchases

Boom Arena

One-time3
  • Some Gems$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$19.99
  • Chest of Gems$49.99
10 purchases

Splashin

Subscriptions10
  • 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

Questions

Is Boom Arena free?
Boom Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splashin free?
Splashin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boom Arena or Splashin?
Splashin is rated higher. Boom Arena averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Splashin averages 4.9 from 260K ratings.
Do Boom Arena or Splashin have ads?
Boom Arena shows ads; Splashin does not.
Which is updated more often, Boom Arena or Splashin?
Boom Arena ships an update weekly, and Splashin every 11 days. Most recently, Boom Arena was updated on November 8, 2026 and Splashin on November 8, 2026.

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