# Splash vs Solitaire Ocean

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 (6.4K vs 2.1K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Splash against 4.6 for Solitaire Ocean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 49% of Solitaire Ocean's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Solitaire Ocean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Solitaire Ocean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-ocean/id1575516934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 49.5% 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 | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) |

## 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


### Solitaire Ocean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-ocean/id1575516934)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Solitaire Ocean averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### 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 October 28, 2026 and Solitaire Ocean on October 27, 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.*