# Splash vs Blink

The clearest difference is ads: Blink at none against Splash's shown. Blink also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Splash's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 124). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Blink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Blink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash has 6.4K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 96% of Blink's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Blink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Blink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-a-bugs-light/id1475168017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **96.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [DevDuck, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475167456) |

## 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Splashcash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $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


### Blink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blink-a-bugs-light/id1475168017)

Control a firefly to illuminate a darkening forest by matching its light to a target circle. Success brightens the forest, while failure attracts bats. Unlock new characters and environments by increasing blinks and achieving high scores.

**Highlights:** Fly as a firefly, Blink light to match target, Brighten the forest, Avoid bats, Unlock 16 playable characters, Unlock 4 hand-drawn environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blink Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is Blink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splash or Blink?

Blink is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Blink averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Splash or Blink have ads?

Splash shows ads; Blink does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splash or Blink?

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blink every 2 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blink on October 23, 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.*