Comparison

Splash It vs ColdTrace

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

Head to head
About

Splash It

Features
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One phone. Your whole crew. 15 party games. Splash It is the party game app for every game night, house party and birthday: Imposter, Mafia, Werewolf, Spy, Taboo, Truth or Dare and many more – all on one phone, all free, no sign-up. HOW IT WORKS Type in your names, pick a game, pass the phone around. Everyone takes a secret peek at their role – and you're off. No cards, no setup, no rulebook. You're mid-game in ten seconds. THE GAMES • Imposter – Everyone knows the secret word. Except one. Who bluffs best? • Mafia – Hunt at night, lie through your teeth by day. • Werewolf – The game-night classic, right on your phone. • Spy – Everyone knows the location. The spy doesn't. Catch them first. • Guess the Celebrity – Who am I? Laughs guaranteed. • Taboo – Explain the word without the forbidden ones. • Truth or Dare – Chickening out is not an option. • Who's More Likely To …? – Everyone points at once. No excuses. • Would You Rather …? – Two options, zero easy answers. • Plus Detective, Quiz Up, Bet Buddy, Chooser, Marry Kiss Kill and Princess Treatment. WHY YOUR CREW WILL LOVE IT • 2 to 20 players – from date night to big parties • One phone for everyone, nobody else installs anything • Short, clear rules – perfect for first-timers • Lots of categories per game, no round like the last • Group games for friends, family and colleagues • In English, German, Spanish, French, Turkish and Arabic FREE. REALLY. Splash It is supported by ads. Prefer to play without them? An optional weekly or yearly subscription removes the ads – and nothing else. Every game and category stays completely free without a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your Apple account settings. You can restore purchases at any time. Ideas or a game you're missing? support@impulse-apps.de Download now, grab your friends, start playing! Terms of Use: https://splashit.impulse-apps.de/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://splashit.impulse-apps.de/en/privacy/

About

ColdTrace

Step into a simulated phone investigation to uncover the truth behind a cold case. Explore messages, photos, and notes to piece together a layered narrative and determine if an event was an accident.

Highlights
  • Simulated phone interface exploration
  • Uncover layered narratives
  • Piece together timelines
  • Interactive investigation
  • Multiple investigation threads
Features
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A phone. A cold case. The truth is buried somewhere in between. ColdTrace puts you inside a real investigation, or at least, it feels that way. Navigate a stranger's phone, piece together the timeline, and decide: was it really an accident? AN IMMERSIVE FICTIONAL EXPERIENCE • Explore a fully simulated phone interface: messages, photos, notes, voicemails • Uncover a layered narrative where every clue matters • Multiple threads to follow, one truth to uncover FEEL THE TENSION The line between player and investigator blurs. You're not watching the story unfold, you're living it. Every deleted file, every text thread, every timestamp brings you closer to the answer. YOUR INVESTIGATION, YOUR PACE ColdTrace is not a passive experience. What you read, what you dig into, and when, it all shapes your understanding of what happened. For fans of interactive fiction, true crime podcasts, and crime documentaries who want to go deeper. ColdTrace is a fictional narrative experience. All characters and events are entirely invented. Note: Some chapters require a Premium unlock. Some investigations are available for free, while the complete experience can be unlocked through an in-app purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Splash It4 screens
ColdTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ColdTrace at every 5 days against Splash It's every 3 months. ColdTrace also leads on chart position (#110 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ColdTrace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash It ships an update every 3 months, ColdTrace every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Splash It versus ColdTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplash ItColdTrace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—6.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#110 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB194 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSherif MahmoudSaclic Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Splash It

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Woche$2.997 Days
  • Pro Jahr$17.991 Year
8 purchases

ColdTrace

Subscriptions8
  • Cold Trace$6.997 Days
  • ColdTrace Yearly$9.991 Year
  • ColdTrace Weekly$9.997 Days
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  • ColdTrace Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • ColdTrace$19.991 Year
  • ColdTrace Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TrueCrime Yearly 2$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Splash It free?
Splash It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColdTrace free?
ColdTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Splash It or ColdTrace have ads?
Both Splash It and ColdTrace show ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash It or ColdTrace?
Splash It ships an update every 3 months, and ColdTrace every 5 days. Most recently, Splash It was updated on October 25, 2026 and ColdTrace on November 8, 2026.

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