Comparison

Splash Quest vs Moonlight Chess

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

Head to head
About

Splash Quest

Features
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Splash Quest is a vibrant and satisfying 2D puzzle game where every move paints the screen with color. Drag, aim and release to launch a ball of paint, leaving a colorful trail behind and splashing color with every bounce. Each level is a unique handcrafted puzzle filled with different obstacles that affect how the ball bounces and moves. Your goal: guide the ball to the goal using clever angles and timing. Customize your experience with different colors, trail styles, and background themes. It’s your own personal splash zone. With intuitive controls, smooth visuals, and a relaxing vibe, Splash Quest is easy to pick up and hard to put down. Need a little help? Watch a quick ad for a hint — no forced interruptions, ever. Get ready to aim, bounce, and paint your way through a colorful puzzle journey.

About

Moonlight Chess

A relaxing puzzle game inspired by chess logic, offering handcrafted challenges for all skill levels. Enjoy a calm aesthetic and progress at your own pace without timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Relaxing puzzle mechanics
  • Minimalist aesthetic with soothing music
  • Handcrafted, evolving challenges
  • Accessible to non-chess players
  • Bonus depth for chess enthusiasts
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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Moonlight Chess is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game made for both casual and hardcore players. You don’t need to know chess to enjoy it — but if you do, you might just have an edge. With calm visuals and soothing sounds, each level offers a clever, handcrafted challenge that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down. The puzzles are inspired by the logic and flow of chess, but reimagined into bite-sized, mind-bending experiences anyone can enjoy. Whether you're looking to unwind or sharpen your strategy, Moonlight Chess gives you the freedom to play at your own pace — no timers, no pressure, just pure puzzle satisfaction. Features: Chill, minimal aesthetic with relaxing music Smart, evolving puzzle mechanics Designed for all players — no chess knowledge needed Bonus layer of depth for chess-savvy players Progress at your own pace, no rush Step into a calm, clever world — and let Moonlight Chess challenge your mind.

Screenshots

Splash Quest4 screens
Moonlight Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

Splash Quest and Moonlight Chess are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Splash Quest versus Moonlight Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash QuestMoonlight Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB153 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperErik MattiGhodsieh Ghasem pour

In-app purchases

None

Splash Quest

No in-app purchases

None

Moonlight Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash Quest free?
Splash Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonlight Chess free?
Moonlight Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splash Quest or Moonlight Chess have ads?
Both Splash Quest and Moonlight Chess show ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Quest or Moonlight Chess?
Splash Quest ships an update every 4 days, and Moonlight Chess every 4 days. Most recently, Splash Quest was updated on October 13, 2026 and Moonlight Chess on October 2, 2026.

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