# Splash vs Super Starfish

Splash and Super Starfish both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Super Starfish's written reviews are positive against 78% of Splash's. Super Starfish also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 6.4K). Splash's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Starfish sells 8 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 Splash against 4.8 for Super Starfish. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 87% of Super Starfish's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Super Starfish every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Super Starfish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-starfish/id1298839048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) |

## What reviewers say

### Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Splashcash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 003 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cuttlefish Rehire | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Splashcash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Max Coral Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Event Pack 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cuttlefish Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Splashcash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 001 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Splashcash | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Super Starfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-starfish/id1298839048)

Navigate a cosmic ocean as a space starfish, dodging celestial hazards and collecting exotic plants. Customize your own space aquarium and discover over 30 unique starfish. Compete with friends and share your interstellar discoveries.

**Highlights:** Cosmic swimming gameplay, Space aquarium customization, Collect exotic flora, Over 30 Starfish to collect, Explore new zones, Master swimming style

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pile of Moonstones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pile of Moonstones | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pile of Moonstones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Moonstones | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pile of Moonstones | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pile of Moonstones | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and colors
- 🐟 Cute and unique sea creatures
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Decorative sanctuary customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive rock clearing costs
- 🔍 Difficulty obtaining in-game currency
- 🌟 Lack of purpose for star collection
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🔍 Inconsistent prize machine rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications showing incorrect prize contents
- Inability to progress quests after completion

**Requested features**

- Ability to sell/trade unwanted plants
- Earn shells/moonstones for high scores
- Customization options for fish/sanctuary
- Multiplayer/competitive gameplay modes
- More frequent quests and missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is Super Starfish free?

Super Starfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splash or Super Starfish?

Super Starfish is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Super Starfish averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Splash or Super Starfish have ads?

Both Splash and Super Starfish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash or Super Starfish?

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Super Starfish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on November 8, 2026 and Super Starfish on November 8, 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.*