Comparison

Splash vs Tap Tap Fish

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

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About

Splash

Care for a vibrant ocean reef and collect hundreds of sea creatures. Discover new species, learn facts about marine life, and decorate your sanctuary. Participate in special events and connect with friends to build thriving underwater worlds.

Highlights
  • Collect and care for sea creatures
  • Learn marine life facts
  • Decorate your reef
  • Discover new species
  • Participate in special events
  • Connect with friends
Features
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Become the caretaker of a vibrant ocean reef! Collect and care for hundreds of lovable sea creatures in this relaxing game. Dive into a peaceful underwater world where every new discovery brings your reef to life. Meet an incredible variety of real-world marine species, beautifully designed to reflect how they look and behave in nature, and enjoy learning delightful facts about each new friend you welcome. A friendly turtle will be your guide as you hatch new species and nurture them to adulthood. Once they are fully grown, you'll release them to help restore balance to the wider ocean. Along the way, decorate your reef with vibrant coral and charming décor to create your own cozy sanctuary! GAME HIGHLIGHTS: * Relaxing Gameplay: Immerse yourself in a serene, visually stunning underwater world, teeming with life. * Hundreds of Ocean Species: Collect and nurture spectacular marine life, from vibrant angelfish and ethereal seadragons to majestic sharks, alongside other stunning species. * Decorate: Adorn your reef with a diverse array of beautiful coral and decorations that produce coins to help you grow your sanctuary. * Learn as You Play: Document your discoveries and learn fascinating real-world facts about every species in the Aquapedia. * Special Events: Join limited-time events to discover new species and exclusive decorations. There's always something new to collect! * Connect with Friends: Exchange gifts and help each other build thriving sanctuaries. If you love fish, collection, and calming, nature-inspired games, prepare to be captivated by the wonders of Splash. Splash is developed and published by Runaway. This game is free to play but does contain in-app purchases. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please reach out to us at support@runaway.zendesk.com

About

Tap Tap Fish

An idle, relaxing game designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Expand your aquarium, invite adorable fish friends, and enjoy a peaceful experience. Watch your underwater world grow and feel your worries melt away.

Highlights
  • Idle relaxing gameplay
  • Stress relief and calming atmosphere
  • Aquarium expansion
  • Collection of cute fish and sea creatures
  • Beautiful deep-sea scenery
  • Soothing background music
Features
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A Stress-free Game You Can Enjoy While Relaxing Comfortably. 'Tap Tap Fish - Abyssrium' is an idle relaxing game that will relieve your stress and help calm your mind. Invite cute fish friends who seek comfort and relaxation in the aquarium. Relax and watch your aquarium grow bigger without trying hard. Fill your peaceful aquarium with a bunch of playful cute fish friends. Take a break from your busy daily lives and relax. Expand your aquarium and meet lots and lots of cute fish. The idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium' is a stress-relief game which you are definitely going to love! Aquarium Full of Adorable Fish In the idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium,' you can make friends with charming fish which you only came across on TV, in books, or aquariums. Meet magnificent and adorable whale friends including dolphins, killer whales, blue whales, humpback whales, and sperm whales in the game. Not to mention there are so many kinds of interesting friends awaiting you in the aquarium such as sharks, tunas, rays, lampreys, and even cats and cute dogs! Recommended for People Looking for Relaxing Game Leave everything behind for a moment and play the idle relaxing game 'Abyssrium.' Take a deep breath, play this beautiful game, and let your mind be stress-free. The beautiful and calming music, a variety of sceneries in the deep sea, and adorable fish friends will keep you entertained and stress-free. Just watching fish friends swim in the aquarium will help you feel relaxed and keep you calm. You will also be satisfied seeing the sea creatures grow throughout the gameplay. Grow Your Aquarium with a Tap The Lonely Corallite in the aquarium is eagerly wanting to make new friends. Invite adorable fish to be friends with the Corallite. Just go with the flow and tap to progress in the game. The Corallite will find comfort and keep growing. Cute fish and large whales will come to your aquarium in search of new friends. Create your own relaxing aquarium with the beautiful scenery of the abyss. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription options We have the following subscription periods in our game: 1. Weekly Diamond Membership offers weekly subscription for $7.99 after 3-day free trial which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. 2. Monthly Diamond Membership offers monthly subscription for $12.99 which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. 3. Yearly Diamond Membership offers yearly subscription for $64.99 which provides 200 Rubies , 1 Prop on a daily basis and Removes ADS. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039 . When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. When your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements included in Subscription option. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at abyssrium_EN@wemadeconnect.com

Screenshots

Splash4 screens
Tap Tap Fish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splash at 78% against Tap Tap Fish's 53%. Splash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Tap Tap Fish's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 6.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tap Tap Fish sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 53% of Tap Tap Fish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Tap Tap Fish every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Splash versus Tap Tap Fish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashTap Tap Fish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better4.5 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB1.6 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunawaySangHeon Kim

Customer experience

Splash

All ratings6,345 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews644 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative12.1%

Tap Tap Fish

All ratings24,165 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative33.2%

User reviews

Splash

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game, amazing support
  • 🐠 Beautifully rendered fish and coral species
  • 🎓 Educational tidbits about marine life
  • 🎨 Visually gorgeous and immersive
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and loss of progress
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty obtaining rare items
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
  • 🐢 Annoying turtle character blocking interactions
  • 🐠 Aggressive/bullying new fish species

Tap Tap Fish

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌊 Calming, relaxing atmosphere
  • 🐠 Beautiful, creative fish designs
  • 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing visuals
  • 🎶 Soothing background music

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and tedious grinding
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing, cluttered UI

Bugs and requests

Splash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access account
  • Glitches with video ads and rewards
  • Missions/tasks disappearing
  • Clam/shell rewards not triggering properly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Voice narration for non-readers
  • Ability to view released fish in the ocean
  • More frequent events and new fish additions
  • Ability to call the turtle when needed
  • Option to hide disruptive characters
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  • Conversion of coins to Splashcash
  • Hire voice actors for characters

Tap Tap Fish

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when accessing certain menus
  • Notifications and icons not working properly
  • Inconsistent ad performance and rewards
  • Saved data not loading correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to name and customize individual fish
  • More fish variety and less repetition
  • Improved event system with better rewards
  • Offline progress and reduced ad dependency

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Splash

One-time11
  • 50 Splashcash$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Event Pack 003$1.99
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  • Cuttlefish Rehire$3.99
  • 130 Splashcash$4.99
  • Max Coral Pack$4.99
  • Mini Event Pack 01$4.99
  • Cuttlefish Character$4.99
  • 275 Splashcash$9.99
  • Event Pack 001$9.99
  • 700 Splashcash$24.99
10 purchases

Tap Tap Fish

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription (1 week)3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • Super Sale Package$0.99
  • Auto Harvest$0.99
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  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • 400 Pearls$4.99
  • Beginner Package$4.99
  • 200 Pearls$4.99
  • Junior Pack$9.99
  • Daily Pearl Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Splash free?
Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Tap Fish free?
Tap Tap Fish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash or Tap Tap Fish?
Splash is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Tap Tap Fish averages 4.5 from 24K ratings.
Do Splash or Tap Tap Fish have ads?
Both Splash and Tap Tap Fish show ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash or Tap Tap Fish?
Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tap Tap Fish every 4 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tap Tap Fish on September 24, 2026.

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