Comparison

Reef Busters vs Ice Flow

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

Head to head
About

Reef Busters

Unwind with a satisfying ASMR puzzle adventure where yarn balls unravel intricate patterns. Strategize to clear the board, overcome tricky tangles, and enjoy tactile, crafty fun with a feline twist. Unlock boosters and compete globally in this exciting image unraveler.

Highlights
  • Satisfying ASMR unraveling mechanics
  • Tactile and crafty puzzle gameplay
  • Challenging tangles and blockers
  • Unlockable level boosters
  • Global leaderboards and competition
  • Feline-themed characters and fun
Features
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Dive in. Send out the fish. Let the busting begin! Welcome to Reef Busters, a colorful underwater puzzle adventure where tiny fish take on big pixel pictures, one satisfying bite at a time. Pick your colors and watch your fish swim around the board, munching through matching blocks. Chip away at playful pixel art, open up the next color, and keep clearing your way to victory. With busy little swimmers and pictures bursting with color, every move makes a splash! Small fish. Big strategy. The secret to busting the board? Choosing what to send out next. Look at the colors you can reach, plan your order, and make room for the fish you need. Space is limited, so a clever choice can keep things flowing, while a crowded lineup can leave you in deep water! Get that one-more-bite feeling. Watch schools of colorful fish sweep around the picture, nibbling away at its edges and clearing blocks bit by bit. Set against sandy seabeds, bright coral, and seashells, Reef Busters brings a playful ocean twist to the satisfying joy of clearing a puzzle. Give your fish a little extra bite. Need a hand with a tricky board? Put boosters to work and help your underwater crew keep moving. A well-timed boost can get you out of a tight spot and bring that beautifully clear board a little closer. Come for the colors. Stay for the challenge. Simple taps get your fish moving, but thoughtful choices keep them munching. Whether you’re diving in for a quick puzzle break or settling in to tackle your next challenge, there’s plenty of room for clever thinking beneath the waves. Ready to make a splash? Download Reef Busters and start busting, one bite at a time! Terms of Service: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/terms.html?lang=en Privacy Notice: https://static.moonactive.net/legal/privacy.html?lang=en

About

Ice Flow

Clear colorful ice cubes by strategically selecting igloos. Penguins collect cubes matching their color, but you must plan your moves to keep slots open and avoid getting stuck. Enjoy hundreds of relaxing puzzles with arctic-themed artwork.

Highlights
  • Match colored ice cubes
  • Strategic igloo selection
  • Penguin cube collection
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Arctic-themed artwork
Features
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A picture made of colorful ice cubes is waiting to be cleared. In Ice Flow: Pixel Art, your penguins collect the cubes one color at a time—but choosing which igloo to open next is up to you. Igloos are stacked below the board, with five slots available to hold them. Tap an igloo to move it into a slot. Its penguins head across the ice, gather cubes in their matching color, and carry them back. Once they finish collecting their target, the igloo leaves and its slot becomes available again. Plan before you tap. If you open an igloo after its color has disappeared from the board, its penguins have nothing to collect and the igloo stays in its slot. Run out of free slots and you can’t reach the igloos you need. Check the colors still on the board, consider what’s buried in the stack, and choose an order that keeps room for your next move. A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY • Pick an igloo and watch its penguins collect matching ice cubes • Keep the five slots available as you work through the stack • Uncover igloos below the ones you’ve already used • Clear the board to finish each puzzle SETTLE IN AND SOLVE One-tap controls make it easy to begin, while later levels give you more to think through. There are no timers or lives to manage, so you can study the board and make each choice at your own pace. Follow the penguins as they slide across the ice, then enjoy the colorful artwork added to your collection when the puzzle is complete. Explore hundreds of levels featuring arctic wildlife, winter comforts, food, nature, and other frozen surprises. With playful penguins, smooth sliding animations, and soothing music, Ice Flow: Pixel Art fits a quick break or a longer puzzle session. Take a look at the board. Which igloo should go first?

Screenshots

Reef Busters4 screens
Ice Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

Reef Busters and Ice Flow both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Reef Busters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ice Flow's. Reef Busters also leads on ratings volume (264 vs 68) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Reef Busters sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Ice Flow sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reef Busters against 4.8 for Ice Flow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 264 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Reef Busters's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ice Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reef Busters versus Ice Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef BustersIce Flow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (264 ratings) — better4.8 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings264 — better68
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB355 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMoon ActiveRadiant Cat Studio

Customer experience

Reef Busters

All ratings249 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Ice Flow

All ratings68 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Reef Busters

One-time9
  • Reef Busters 2$1.99
  • Reef Busters 3$2.99
  • Reef Busters 52 variants$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Yarn It 6$5.99
  • Reef Busters 8$7.99
  • Reef Busters 10$9.99
  • Reef Busters 13$12.99
  • Reef Busters 15$14.99
  • Reef Busters 20$19.99
10 purchases

Ice Flow

One-time10
  • Coin Package 1$1.99
  • Boarding Pack$2.99
  • Beginners Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Fail Offer$5.99
  • Coin Package 2$7.99
  • Special No Ads$11.99
  • Coin Package 3$14.99
  • Coin Package 4$29.99
  • Coin Package 5$54.99
  • Coin Package 6$99.99

Questions

Is Reef Busters free?
Reef Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ice Flow free?
Ice Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reef Busters or Ice Flow?
Reef Busters is rated higher. Reef Busters averages 4.8 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Ice Flow averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do Reef Busters or Ice Flow have ads?
Both Reef Busters and Ice Flow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reef Busters or Ice Flow?
Reef Busters ships an update every 3 days, and Ice Flow every 3 days. Most recently, Reef Busters was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ice Flow on November 1, 2026.

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