# Splash vs Reef Bloom

The clearest difference is ads: Reef Bloom at none against Splash's shown. Reef Bloom also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Splash's advantage is ratings volume (6.4K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Reef Bloom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reef Bloom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splash has 6.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Splash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reef Bloom's.

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, Reef Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splash | Reef Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splash-fish-aquarium/id960080321/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-bloom/id6809200807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Defenestration Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808655472) |

## 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


### Reef Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-bloom/id6809200807)

Cultivate a vibrant underwater ecosystem by planting coral and nurturing diverse fish species. Explore three distinct biomes, learn about marine life, and enjoy a relaxing, progression-based experience with no failure states or timers.

**Highlights:** Grow and expand coral colonies, Hatch and observe diverse fish species, Explore three unique biomes, Learn about marine life with Ocean Journal, No failure state or timers, Day and night cycle with growing reef, Seasonal events and daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Pearls | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splash free?

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

### Is Reef Bloom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splash or Reef Bloom?

Reef Bloom is rated higher. Splash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Reef Bloom averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Splash or Reef Bloom have ads?

Splash shows ads; Reef Bloom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splash or Reef Bloom?

Splash ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reef Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Splash was updated on November 7, 2026 and Reef Bloom on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*