Comparison

Star Path Puzzle vs Splash Smash

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

Head to head
About

Star Path Puzzle

Features
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Embark on an interstellar journey like never before! In Star Path Puzzle, you'll navigate your very own starship through the mesmerizing tapestry of famous star constellations. But this isn't your typical space adventure - brace yourself for brain-bending challenges that will test your spatial capabilities and puzzle-solving prowess. Features: Puzzle of the Stars: Sort control cards in the correct sequence to navigate your starship. Each card represents a different movement and must be arranged to match the star path of the constellation's layout. Authentic Astronomy: Every constellation in the game is based on real astronomical data. Learn about the history, mythology, and scientific facts of constellations like Cassiopeia, Ursa Major, and many more. Mental Visualization: Test and improve your ability to visualize spatial relationships as you align the control cards with the stars. It's a 2D puzzle that unfolds across the night sky! Spatial Workout: Each level pushes your ability to mentally rotate and sequence the ship - getting harder in ways that feel earned, not arbitrary. Beat Your Best: Track your time on every constellation and race to improve with each attempt. Star Path Puzzle is more than just a game; it's a journey through the stars, combining the wonder of astronomy with the satisfaction of puzzle-solving. Chart your course through the constellations and become a master navigator of the night sky.

About

Splash Smash

Blast stacked obstacles off floating platforms with powerful cannon shots. Trigger satisfying chain reactions and watch structures tumble into the waves. Progress through increasingly challenging waterside levels with unique formations and tricky targets.

Highlights
  • Cannon shots to blast obstacles
  • Satisfying destruction chain reactions
  • Progressive level challenges
  • Water-based physics gameplay
  • Target weak points for maximum impact
Features
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Get ready to smash, splash, and send everything overboard! Take aim across bright blue waters and blast stacked obstacles from floating platforms. Hit the right spot and watch the whole structure tumble, bounce, and crash into the waves below. Every level brings a new waterside challenge with different formations, tricky targets, and satisfying splash-filled destruction. BLAST ACROSS THE WATER Fire powerful shots at structures standing above tropical blue waters. SEND THEM SPLASHING Knock objects off the platform and watch them crash into the sea. FIND THE PERFECT SHOT Target weak points and trigger satisfying chain reactions with a single hit. CLEAR EVERY FLOATING PLATFORM Take on new formations and increasingly challenging setups as you progress. Sun, water, destruction, and plenty of splashes. Aim your shot and make some waves in Splash Smash!

Screenshots

Star Path Puzzle4 screens
Splash Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Path Puzzle at none against Splash Smash's 10. Star Path Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support 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 Smash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Path Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Path Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, Splash Smash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Star Path Puzzle versus Splash Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Path PuzzleSplash Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB641 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLeanderCreative ABRed Rope Games

In-app purchases

None

Star Path Puzzle

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Splash Smash

One-time10
  • Offer$1.99
  • Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
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  • Milestone$2.99
  • Offer$2.99
  • Mini Bundle$4.99
  • Coin Pack$7.99
  • Premium Bundle$9.99
  • Coin Pack$14.99
  • Deluxe Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Star Path Puzzle free?
Star Path Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splash Smash free?
Splash Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star Path Puzzle or Splash Smash have ads?
Both Star Path Puzzle and Splash Smash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Path Puzzle or Splash Smash?
Star Path Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, and Splash Smash fortnightly. Most recently, Star Path Puzzle was updated on October 31, 2026 and Splash Smash on November 4, 2026.

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