# Splash vs Fish

Splash and Fish both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 31% of Fish's. Splash also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 827). 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 Fish sells 9 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 4.7 for Fish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash has 6.3K ratings behind it against 827, 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 31% of Fish's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Fish every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Fish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews) | [4.7 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-mish/id6477294599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 827 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 31.4% 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 | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## 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


### Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-mish/id6477294599)

Catch fish using a net, then sell your catch at the bay. Use your earnings to upgrade your ship. This game offers a relaxing experience with appealing graphics and intuitive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Catch fish with a net, Sell catch at the bay, Upgrade your ship, Appealing graphics, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 20000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Worker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 50000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 70 Tickets | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤣 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎣 Cool fish species

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤯 Disappointing progression
- 🤔 Lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck in the first level
- Restarting from the beginning after completing tasks

**Requested features**

- New fishing areas and fish species
- Improved progression system
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is Fish free?

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

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

Splash and Fish are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 827 ratings respectively.

### Do Splash or Fish have ads?

Both Splash and Fish show ads.

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

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Fish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splash was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fish on September 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.*