Comparison

Splash Away vs Sandpals

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

Head to head
About

Splash Away

Engage in a calming puzzle adventure where you collect items in the correct sequence from a layered pool. Uncover hidden objects as you clear the surface, offering a satisfying challenge with simple controls and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Sequence-based puzzle gameplay
  • Layered pool item collection
  • Smooth tap controls
  • Challenging levels
  • Bright, colorful visuals
  • Casual play
Features
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Dive into Splash Away, a fun and relaxing puzzle adventure set in a vibrant summer world. Your mission is to collect items in the correct order to complete each level. Objects are layered inside the pool, and hidden items underneath will gradually float up as you remove the ones above them. Think carefully, uncover new pieces, and clear the pool step by step. Easy to pick up yet satisfying to master, Splash Away combines simple controls with clever puzzle mechanics that make every level enjoyable. Features * Sequence-based puzzle gameplay with smart item collection * Layered pool system where hidden objects rise as space clears * Smooth tap controls for quick and relaxing sessions * Challenging levels that reward planning and strategy * Bright and colorful pool-themed visuals * Perfect for casual play anytime, anywhere Plan your moves, reveal hidden items, and clear the pool in Splash Away.

About

Sandpals

Features
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Sandpals is a cozy sand puzzle game where every solved level turns into a tiny piece of animal art. Pour colored sand between bottles, plan each move, and group matching colors to clear the puzzle. Once the sand is sorted, guide it onto a hand-drawn canvas and watch cats, dogs, foxes, bears, and other friendly characters come to life. Designed for relaxed play, Sandpals combines satisfying bottle puzzles with warm craft-style visuals, soft rewards, daily challenges, and hundreds of levels to unlock at your own pace. Features: - Colorful sand sorting puzzles - Animal canvas painting after each solved level - Helpful boosters for tricky boards - Daily challenge rewards - Cozy handmade art style - Playable without an account Take a quiet moment, pour the sand, and meet your next little pal.

Screenshots

Splash Away4 screens
Sandpals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sandpals at none against Splash Away's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. Splash Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sandpals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash Away ships an update fortnightly, Sandpals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Splash Away versus Sandpals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash AwaySandpals
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXON PTE. LTD.伊宁 吴

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Splash Away

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Rescue Pack$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Expert Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Legend Bundle$34.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
None

Sandpals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Splash Away free?
Splash Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sandpals free?
Sandpals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Splash Away or Sandpals have ads?
Both Splash Away and Sandpals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash Away or Sandpals?
Splash Away ships an update fortnightly, and Sandpals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash Away was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sandpals on October 28, 2026.

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