# Boom Arena vs Splashin

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boom Arena | Splashin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-arena/id6446782218/reviews) | **[4.9 (260K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **260K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **97.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 181 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Minh Tam Kieu Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679017941) | [PixelForge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624320599) |

## What reviewers say

### Boom Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boom-arena/id6446782218)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Balanced gameplay
- 👍 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 👍 Diverse character designs
- 🚀 Faster matchmaking
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Teleportation glitch
- 🐛 Mana bar glitches
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Need for more polish
- 🔧 Lack of social features

**Reported bugs**

- Teleportation glitch allowing troops on King Tower
- Mana bar freezing at certain values
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add 2v2 mode
- Implement clan system
- Add more arenas and maps
- Introduce cosmetic customization
- Implement leaderboards and ranking system


### Splashin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Map Access | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $25.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🚀 Easy to use and manage
- 💡 Brings people together
- 🚀 Comprehensive features for senior assassin
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location tracking issues and inaccuracies
- 💰 Premium features feel pay-to-win
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*