# Bash Fiesta vs Splash Smash

The clearest difference is ads: Bash Fiesta at none against Splash Smash's shown. Bash Fiesta also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Splash Smash's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bash Fiesta sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Splash Smash sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bash Fiesta against 4.7 for Splash Smash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Bash Fiesta's written reviews are positive against 78% of Splash Smash's.

Bash Fiesta ships an update every 3 days, Splash Smash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bash Fiesta | Splash Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-fiesta/id6788584117/reviews) | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-smash/id6802356233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 322 MB | 641 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kite Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878111512) | [Red Rope Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798637789) |

## What reviewers say

### Bash Fiesta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bash-fiesta/id6788584117)

A relaxing yet strategic puzzle game where players trigger bombs to destroy structures through physics-based chain reactions. Master timing and logic to clear each level by strategically eliminating all targets.

**Highlights:** Physics-based destruction, Chain reaction mechanics, No time limits, Offline play supported, Progressive difficulty levels, Satisfying visual effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stater Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Rush1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Journey1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| FailOffer1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Rush2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Bundle NoAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15Days Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| FailOffer2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Middy Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Middy Bundle NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Biggie Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Biggie Bundle NoAds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle NoAds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle NoAds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Splash Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-smash/id6802356233)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Endless | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Milestone | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bash Fiesta free?

Bash Fiesta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Splash Smash free?

Splash Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bash Fiesta or Splash Smash?

Bash Fiesta and Splash Smash are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4K and 2.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Bash Fiesta or Splash Smash have ads?

Splash Smash shows ads; Bash Fiesta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bash Fiesta or Splash Smash?

Bash Fiesta ships an update every 3 days, and Splash Smash fortnightly. Most recently, Bash Fiesta was updated on October 20, 2026 and Splash Smash on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*