Comparison

Splashin vs Mission

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

Head to head
About

Splashin

Organize and play elimination games like Senior Assassin and Manhunt with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage games of any size. Prioritizes safety and fun for all players.

Highlights
  • Target assignment for elimination games
  • In-game map and items
  • Real-time chat for coordination
  • Easy organization for small or large games
  • Purge mode for chaotic gameplay
  • Safety guidelines and resources
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/

About

Mission

Transform your surroundings into a real-time tactical game using GPS tracking. Engage in thrilling hide-and-seek scenarios with friends, utilizing live maps and custom boundaries to outmaneuver opponents. Compete globally on leaderboards and climb the ranks with a unique skill-rating system.

Highlights
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Custom game boundaries
  • Tactical ping system
  • Global leaderboards
  • ANO skill rating system
  • Lobby creation and role selection
Features
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Mission: Hunt - The World is Your Arena The childhood classic has evolved. Mission: Hunt turns your neighborhood, campus, or city into a high-stakes tactical playground using real-time GPS tracking. Whether you're the one hiding in the shadows or the one leading the chase, every move matters. Key Features: Live GPS Tracking: High-precision location data makes the game fast and intense! Custom Boundaries: Play anywhere! Define your own game zones, from a local park to an entire university campus. Tactical Pings: Use the map to track the hiders or stay one step ahead of the seekers. Leaderboard: Climb up the ranks and compete globally! ANO — Your Skill Rating: Mission: Hunt's competitive ladder is powered by ANO, a custom skill-rating system built by co-founder Noah Mariano. Inspired by Elo, ANO is mathematically adapted for the asymmetry of hide-and-seek — accounting for both the average skill of each team and the imbalance in team sizes. Every player starts at 400 and can't drop below 100. Only ranked matches in the standard gamemode move your rating, so hosts can still run friendly or experimental games without putting anyone's ANO on the line. Climb the Global Board, defend your spot on the Friend Board, and prove who the real Mission: Hunt champion is. How to Play: Create a Lobby: Set your zone and invite your friends. Pick Your Role: Will you be the Seeker or the Hider? Start the Mission: Use the live map to track, hide, and outmaneuver the competition. Ready to turn your world into a game? The hunt is on.

Screenshots

Splashin4 screens
Mission4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mission at none against Splashin's 17. Mission also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). Splashin's advantage is ratings volume (259K vs 6) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Splashin sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days. Mission asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Splashin against 5.0 for Mission. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashin has 259K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splashin ships an update every 11 days, Mission every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Splashin versus Mission: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashinMission
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (259K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings259K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB11 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixelForge Studios LLCDanial Syed

Customer experience

Splashin

All ratings259,245 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews4,334 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%

Mission

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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)

Mission

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Splashin

Subscriptions14
  • Basic Map Access$1.007 Days
  • Splashin Basic$2.007 Days
  • Premium Map Access$2.007 Days
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  • Splashin Premium$3.007 Days
  • Splashin Premium$3.997 Days
  • Splashin Premium$4.997 Days
  • Splashin Premium$7.991 Month
  • Splashin Premium$9.997 Days
  • Splashin Basic$9.997 Days
  • Splashin Premium$11.991 Month
  • Splashin Premium1 Month trial$11.991 Month
  • Splashin Premium$15.991 Month
  • Splashin Premium$19.991 Month
  • Splashin Premium$25.991 Month
One-time2
  • 100 Droplets$0.99
  • 600 Droplets$4.99
None

Mission

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splashin free?
Splashin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mission free?
Mission is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Splashin or Mission?
Mission is rated higher. Splashin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while Mission averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Splashin or Mission have ads?
Neither Splashin nor Mission shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splashin or Mission?
Splashin ships an update every 11 days, and Mission every 2 days. Most recently, Splashin was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mission on October 24, 2026.

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