# Splashin vs DownWordz!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Splashin at 259K against DownWordz!'s 8. Splashin also leads on chart position (#119 vs unranked). DownWordz!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splashin sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days and DownWordz! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Splashin against 5.0 for DownWordz!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splashin has 259K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Splashin ships an update every 8 days, DownWordz! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splashin | DownWordz! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashin/id6449144532/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordz/id6786062076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PixelForge Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624320599) | [HAPPS Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028183525) |

## What reviewers say

### Splashin

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

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Adventure, #177 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Organize and play exciting water elimination tournaments with friends. Assign targets, use in-game maps and chat, and manage games of any size, from small gatherings to large-scale events. Prioritizes fun and safety.

**Highlights:** Water elimination tournaments, Target assignment, In-game map and items, Real-time chat, Easy game organization, Purge mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Map Access | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Basic | $2.00 | per 7 days |
| 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 Basic | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Splashin Premium | $25.99 | per month |
| 100 Droplets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600 Droplets | $4.99 | one-time |

**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


### DownWordz!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwordz/id6786062076)

A strategic word game where you rearrange letters to form words. Compete against the CPU in two distinct modes: emptying your hand first or scoring the most points. Build on existing words for added depth.

**Highlights:** Rearrange letters to form words, Two winning modes: Spread and Points, Build on existing words on the board, CPU opponents on Easy or Hard, Draw from deck or discard pile, Landscape play optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splashin free?

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

### Is DownWordz! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splashin or DownWordz!?

DownWordz! is rated higher. Splashin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while DownWordz! averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Splashin or DownWordz! have ads?

Neither Splashin nor DownWordz! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splashin or DownWordz!?

Splashin ships an update every 8 days, and DownWordz! every 2 days. Most recently, Splashin was updated on October 24, 2026 and DownWordz! on October 15, 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.*