# Splash vs AQUALIA

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Splash at 6.4K against AQUALIA's 1K. Splash also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AQUALIA sells 10 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 AQUALIA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash has 6.4K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 69% of AQUALIA's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, AQUALIA monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | AQUALIA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqualia/id6480156214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 224 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) | [Ligensoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/537512778) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Splashcash | $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


### AQUALIA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqualia/id6480156214)

Design and manage your dream aquarium, raising over 180 types of tropical fish. Decorate your tank with hundreds of items, feed your fish, and keep it clean for their steady growth. Enjoy mini-games to earn rewards and unlock new content.

**Highlights:** Raise 180+ fish types, Decorate with 280+ items, Fish feeding and tank cleaning, Level up fish for upgrades, Play integrated mini-games, Earn rare fish and decorations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600,000 Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green field Decoration Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Water Puppy Flowerhorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful Betta Fishes Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Koi Fish Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Hearts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,400,000 Hearts | $6.99 | one-time |
| Dreamland Turtle Aquarium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mystical Arowana Aquarium Set | $12.99 | one-time |
| Waddling Ranchu Aquarium Set | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 🔍 Detailed fish information
- 🎮 Fun mini-games
- 📺 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI-generated art
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics
- 🧭 Limited camera controls
- 🐟 Mixing of freshwater and saltwater fish
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Flashing logo causing seizure concerns
- Slow server load times
- Progress not saving properly
- Inconsistent hitboxes in mini-games

**Requested features**

- Ability to sell or remove fish from main tank
- Automatic fish growth and tank maintenance
- Separate tanks for freshwater and saltwater fish
- More mini-game options
- Ability to name and level up fish


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is AQUALIA free?

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

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

Splash is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while AQUALIA averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Splash or AQUALIA have ads?

Both Splash and AQUALIA show ads.

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

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and AQUALIA monthly. Most recently, Splash was updated on November 12, 2026 and AQUALIA on November 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.*