# Jump Kid Retro vs Dark Wave

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dark Wave at every 3 months against Jump Kid Retro's every 24 months. Dark Wave also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Jump Kid Retro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Jump Kid Retro costs $0.99 and Dark Wave $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Jump Kid Retro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Wave has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jump Kid Retro ships an update every 24 months, Dark Wave every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Kid Retro | Dark Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid-retro/id1245178019/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-wave/id1364871808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Hass](https://appshunter.io/developer/507066305) | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump Kid Retro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid-retro/id1245178019)

Embark on a retro platforming adventure to rescue a child and win a heart. Jump on enemies, defeat bosses, and master challenging star collection mechanics. Experience classic 8-bit graphics and chiptune music.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, Chiptune music soundtrack, Jump on enemies to defeat them, Boss battles at the end of each world, 3-star rating system per level, All worlds unlocked

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-wave/id1364871808)

Navigate a winding road filled with dangers, conquering challenges across 5 chapters and 50 levels. Compete globally in endless mode or enjoy a minimalist, ad-free experience. Play across Apple devices and sync progress with iCloud.

**Highlights:** 5 Chapters, 50 Levels, Endless mode with global leaderboard, Minimalist design, No ads or in-app purchases, Play on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iCloud progress sync, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Kid Retro free?

Jump Kid Retro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Wave free?

Dark Wave costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jump Kid Retro or Dark Wave?

Jump Kid Retro is rated higher. Jump Kid Retro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Wave averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Jump Kid Retro or Dark Wave have ads?

Neither Jump Kid Retro nor Dark Wave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Kid Retro or Dark Wave?

Jump Kid Retro ships an update every 24 months, and Dark Wave every 3 months. Most recently, Jump Kid Retro was updated on October 5, 2026 and Dark Wave on October 15, 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.*