# Splash vs Slice This!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Splash at 78% against Slice This!'s 10%. Splash also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Slice This!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Slice This! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Splash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 10% of Slice This!'s.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Slice This! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Slice This! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews)** | [4.4 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-this/id1592005326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Slice This!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-this/id1592005326)

A relaxing puzzle game where players aim to release the maximum number of balls by strategically slicing the pool. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience designed for casual play.

**Highlights:** Slice the pool, Release maximum balls, Relaxing gameplay, Puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game concept
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Paid 'ad-free' version not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game ending prematurely before all balls are counted
- Leaderboard not updating correctly
- Paid 'ad-free' version not removing all ads

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve stability and performance
- Offline play mode
- More challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is Slice This! free?

Slice This! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splash or Slice This!?

Splash is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Slice This! averages 4.4 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Splash or Slice This! have ads?

Both Splash and Slice This! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splash or Slice This!?

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Slice This! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Slice This! on September 12, 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.*