Comparison

TUNA SPLASH vs Carnival Knockdown

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

Head to head
About

TUNA SPLASH

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TUNA SPLASH is a one-finger arcade climber where a cartoon tuna swings between dots on a giant tree, climbing higher and higher while the water rises behind. Time your release right and you launch to the next dot. Mistime it and the splash catches you. GAMEPLAY • Tap and hold to swing — longer hold, bigger arc • Release at the right moment to launch where the tuna is pointing • Tap again mid-air to grab the next dot • Miss and fall back, try a lower dot — until you can't • Water creeps up slowly at the start, then sprints when you stall WHAT'S WAITING UP THERE • 20 colour zones, each with its own palette and star field • Gold dots double your launch, red dots halve it, blinking dots vanish after one use • A karate kick boost when you really need height • Combo system that pays out for clean chains • Endgame finale past 9999 m FAIR & SIMPLE • Free to play • Optional rewarded ad to continue after a fall — never forced • Available in 13 languages: English, Russian, Kazakh, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, Indonesian • Plays offline once installed • No accounts, no analytics, no intrusive ads Tap. Swing. Survive. How high can you go before the splash?

About

Carnival Knockdown

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you strategically launch projectiles to demolish intricate structures. Master dynamic physics and diverse materials across hundreds of challenging levels with a vibrant carnival theme.

Highlights
  • Physics-based destruction puzzles
  • Diverse materials and object reactions
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • One-tap cannonball launching
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Vibrant carnival theme
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Think carefully, launch your ball, and bring down clever physics structures across unique challenge arenas. Each level is a small destruction puzzle: find the weak spot, use limited shots wisely, and trigger satisfying chain reactions. Break stone walls, topple wooden towers, crack ice blocks, and master new materials as the levels get harder. Easy to start, tricky to master. GAME FEATURES: One-Tap Action: Just tap the screen and fire your cannonball. Dynamic Physics & Materials: Every object reacts differently! Send light wood flying, push heavy iron, smash glass jars (with a satisfying ASMR feel!), or slide icy blocks! Stunning Carnival Theme: Hundreds of levels filled with colorful graphics and fun animations. Can you clear every structure with the perfect shot?

Screenshots

TUNA SPLASH4 screens
Carnival Knockdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TUNA SPLASH at none against Carnival Knockdown's 10. TUNA SPLASH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Carnival Knockdown sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TUNA SPLASH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TUNA SPLASH ships an update every 6 days, Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TUNA SPLASH versus Carnival Knockdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTUNA SPLASHCarnival Knockdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (7.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—7.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBakhtiyar ZhakanbayevFortune Mine Games

In-app purchases

None

TUNA SPLASH

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Carnival Knockdown

One-time10
  • CarnivalPack_1.99$1.99
  • CarnivalPack_4.99$4.99
  • CarnivalPack_7.99$7.99
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  • CarnivalPack_NoAds$7.99
  • CarnivalPack_9.99$9.99
  • CarnivalPack_14.99$14.99
  • CarnivalPack_19.99$19.99
  • CarnivalPack_29.99$29.99
  • CarnivalPack_39.99$39.99
  • CarnivalPack_99.99$99.99

Questions

Is TUNA SPLASH free?
TUNA SPLASH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carnival Knockdown free?
Carnival Knockdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TUNA SPLASH or Carnival Knockdown have ads?
Both TUNA SPLASH and Carnival Knockdown show ads.
Which is updated more often, TUNA SPLASH or Carnival Knockdown?
TUNA SPLASH ships an update every 6 days, and Carnival Knockdown every 3 days. Most recently, TUNA SPLASH was updated on November 5, 2026 and Carnival Knockdown on November 8, 2026.

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