# Water Splash vs Chef's Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Chef's Quest at none against Water Splash's shown. Chef's Quest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Water Splash's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 51) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chef's Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Water Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Splash has 2.4K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 71% positive.

Water Splash ships an update every 6 weeks, Chef's Quest weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Splash | Chef's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-splash-cool-match-3/id952944648/reviews)** | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-splash-cool-match-3/id952944648)

Embark on a refreshing match-3 puzzle adventure, matching colorful water balloons to clear levels and defeat a villain. Travel the world with adorable otter Oris, using special boosters and power-ups to overcome obstacles. Enjoy this engaging game offline with friends and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more colorful water balloons, Over 4,000 exciting levels, Powerful boosters and special items, Defeat villain Croker and obstacles, Offline play supported, Compete with friends for high scores

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 Jewel Package Sale. | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Jewel Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 Jewel Cohort Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60 Jewel Package Sale. | $6.99 | one-time |
| 110 Jewel Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Jewel Cohort Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 170 Jewel Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 235 Jewel Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🎶 Peaceful and relaxing music
- 🕹️ Easy to play and understand
- 🕰️ Enjoyable time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔍 Lack of real-time score tracking
- 🔒 Forced Facebook integration
- 🤖 Annoying child voice effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress lost after updates
- Inability to log in or connect to Facebook
- Freezing and crashing on higher levels

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Landscape mode support
- More challenging level progression
- Improved reward system


### Chef's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chefs-quest/id1107822876)

Embark on a global culinary journey to become a master chef. Solve match-3 puzzles, collect decor, and build a thriving restaurant. Compete with friends and attract celebrities for bonuses.

**Highlights:** Match-3 culinary challenges, Restaurant design and furnishing, Collect unique decor items, Play with friends, Power-ups, Attract celebrities, Master chef battles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buffet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Catch of the Day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive match-3 mechanics
- 🛠️ Ability to decorate restaurant
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Monetization issues and paywall
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels
- 🔇 Repetitive sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing lives and lost progress
- Freezing and black screen issues
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and new content updates
- Improved progress saving and syncing across devices
- Option to disable in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Splash free?

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

### Is Chef's Quest free?

Chef's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Water Splash or Chef's Quest?

Water Splash is rated higher. Water Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Chef's Quest averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Water Splash or Chef's Quest have ads?

Water Splash shows ads; Chef's Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Water Splash or Chef's Quest?

Water Splash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chef's Quest weekly. Most recently, Water Splash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chef's Quest on November 2, 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.*