Best Splatoon Games

243+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Splat Wars is the household name in splatoon games, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Splatoon Games (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Splat WarsSplat WarsFree4.0★ (2.6K)NoYesSep 2026
2imink for Splatoon 2imink for Splatoon 2Free4.9★ (29)NoNoMay 2026
3Gear DB for Splatoon 2Gear DB for Splatoon 2Free4.5★ (342)YesYesSep 2026
4IkaCamera for SplatoonIkaCamera for SplatoonFree4.7★ (3)YesNoMay 2026
5IkachanIkachanFree4.5★ (47)NoNoJul 2026
6Gear DB for Splatoon 3Gear DB for Splatoon 3Free4.6★ (59)YesNoSep 2026
7Squid Gear Setter 3Squid Gear Setter 3Free—YesNoMay 2026
8Nintendo Switch AppNintendo Switch AppFree3.1★ (13K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Splatoon Games

4.0😞(2.6K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage in real-time online multiplayer battles to claim territory by inking the most turf. Upgrade your equipment, assist teammates, and compete globally or locally with friends.

What We Love

  • 🎨 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Splatoon-like experience on mobile
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
  • ⏱️ Extremely long wait times to find matches
  • 🎨 Lacks variety in maps, weapons, and modes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
imink for Splatoon 2#2

imink for Splatoon 2 by 强 王

Fresh Squid Companion
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(29 ratings)
Free
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This game companion app offers real-time battle result syncing, detailed statistics, and upcoming stage schedules. It features customizable home screen widgets for quick access to game information and supports dark mode. The app is available in multiple languages and is open-source.

Gear DB for Splatoon 2#3

Gear DB for Splatoon 2 by tadahito hiraoka

Gear&Ability Simulator
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5😐(342 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage your Splatoon 2 gear collection and discover optimal ability combinations. Save favorite gear sets and use the "Coordinator" function to find perfect builds from your owned items.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for organizing gear
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Good for planning combinations
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Helpful for Splatoon 2 players
  • 👍 Lots of gear choices
  • 👍 Can be used offline

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Gear doesn't import into game
  • 👎 Confusing for new users
  • 👎 Missing recent gear updates
  • 👎 Sorting feature not working
  • 👎 Cannot delete accidentally added gear
  • 👎 No undo button for adding gear

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FAQ about Splatoon Games

What are the best splatoon games for iPhone?
Splat Wars tops our splatoon games ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top splatoon games we rank are free to download, including Splat Wars and imink for Splatoon 2.
Splat Wars has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 243+ splatoon games on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Splat Wars is a real-time online multiplayer game where players battle to ink the largest territory. You can compete against players worldwide or with friends on a local network.
Key features include online multiplayer battles, territorial inking gameplay, weapon and gear upgrades, the ability to borrow friends' gear, local network play, and team-based assistance through super-jumping.