Comparison

Splash vs Solitaire Ocean

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

Head to head
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

Solitaire Ocean

Engage in classic solitaire card games with a unique twist. Collect adorable sea creatures and decorate your own dream aquariums as you progress. Enjoy offline play and brain-training challenges with customizable themes and unlimited hints.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire card games
  • Offline play
  • Aquarium decoration
  • Fish collection
  • Unlimited free Undo & Hints
  • Customizable card themes
  • Auto-solve feature
Features
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New Way to SOLITAIRE! Play Card Games and Create Your Own Dream Aquariums! Shuffle the cards and get ready to have fun with Solitaire Ocean! The FREE, OFFLINE, CLASSIC & FUN card games of Solitaire! Play card deals and unlock the cute fish, decorations, and aquariums of different themes to build the beautiful ocean world of solitaire of your own taste while playing the classic solitaire cards! Join us to discover the ocean world in this classic Solitaire card game with an underwater nature theme and aquarium decoration! GAME FEATURES ● Classic Solitaire card games ● Playable Offline ● Unlimited free Undo & free Hints ● Auto-solve feature ● Left-hand mode ● 100% Winnable Solitaire ● 1 card mode or 3 cards mode ● Customizable card theme ● Lucky card for free coins ● Collection of lovely fish, decorations ● Design of your own aquariums GAME HIGHLIGHTS ● Enjoy your favorite gameplay: Solitaire card game to build your aquariums ● Train your brain and eliminate your boredom by playing solitaire cards ● Unlock more unique aquariums for your lovely fish friends in Solitaire Ocean ● Design your own dream aquariums the way you want with dazzling decorations ● Play challenging solitaire cards anywhere without an internet connection or wifi ● Classic solitaire card games with creative ways to have endless fun ● Free to download, and fun to play for card games & fish ocean lovers ● Continuously update and introduce the new unique fish and special aquariums! Create your dream aquarium with dozens of adorable fish by playing solitaire card games! All your fish friends want to meet you soon in the SOLITAIRE OCEAN free card game! We'd like to hear your Solitaire Ocean idea! Contact us for any suggestions or ideas for Solitaire Ocean! SolitaireOcean@linkdesks.com A BIG THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has played our free card games Classic Solitaire!

Screenshots

Splash4 screens
Solitaire Ocean4 screens

Verdict

The call

Splash and Solitaire Ocean both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 49% of Solitaire Ocean's. Splash also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 2K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Solitaire Ocean sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Splash against 4.7 for Solitaire Ocean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 49% of Solitaire Ocean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Solitaire Ocean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Splash versus Solitaire Ocean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashSolitaire Ocean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings)4.7 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better49.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB222 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRunawayShanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Splash

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

Solitaire Ocean

All ratings2,024 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative36.2%

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

Solitaire Ocean

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🐟 Enjoyable fish-themed solitaire
  • 💡 Unique aquarium customization

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 🤬 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Misleading about in-app purchases

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

Solitaire Ocean

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Daily progress reset issue
  • Rewards not properly credited
  • Aquarium decorations disappearing
  • Ads causing app to lock up

Requested features

4 requests
  • More fish and aquarium customization options
  • Ability to disable ads for a fee
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Accurate representation of game features

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
19 purchases

Solitaire Ocean

One-time19
  • One Time Offer$0.99
  • Treasure Frog Pack$0.99
  • Secret Garden I$0.99
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  • 1+1 Bundle I$0.99
  • Limited Offer I2 variants$0.99
  • Limited Offer II2 variants$1.99
  • Endless Treasure (1st Offer)$2.99
  • Bomb Pack (Small)$2.99
  • Bingo Sale II$2.99
  • Bingo Sale I$2.99
  • Crystal Package (Small)$3.99
  • Basic Bundle$4.99
  • Endless Treasure (2nd Offer)$4.99
  • Bomb Pack (Big)$4.99
  • Ocean Pass$4.99
  • Endless Treasure (3rd Offer)$7.99
  • Crystal Package (Big)$7.99
  • Surprise Bundle$9.99
  • Gorgeous Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Splash free?
Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Ocean free?
Solitaire Ocean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splash or Solitaire Ocean?
Splash and Solitaire Ocean are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 2K ratings respectively.
Do Splash or Solitaire Ocean have ads?
Both Splash and Solitaire Ocean show ads.
Which is updated more often, Splash or Solitaire Ocean?
Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solitaire Ocean every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on September 27, 2026 and Solitaire Ocean on September 26, 2026.

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