# Jump Drive vs Dark Wave

The clearest difference is price: Jump Drive at Free against Dark Wave's $1.99. Jump Drive also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 16) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). Dark Wave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Jump Drive is free to download; Dark Wave costs $1.99 up front. Jump Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Jump Drive against 4.6 for Dark Wave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Drive has 380 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Jump Drive's written reviews are positive against 52% of Dark Wave's.

Jump Drive ships an update every 5 months, Dark Wave every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Drive | Dark Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382/reviews)** | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-wave/id1364871808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **380** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 189 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [No Six Five EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/859968142) | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382)

Navigate a neon starship gauntlet in this one-tap arcade runner. Dodge lasers, falling debris, and closing gates while collecting energy cells. Unlock new ships and compete on leaderboards for the ultimate high-speed challenge.

**Highlights:** One-tap, high-speed space running, Multiple zones with unique obstacles, Collect energy cells and artifacts, Unlock 20 customizable ships, Boosters for survival and speed, Challenges and Arcade modes, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delta Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Delta 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sigma Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Fun strategic gameplay with timing elements
- 👍 Artistically incredible visuals and sound
- 👍 Reminds of classic arcade games
- 👍 Well-done, non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No instructions or help provided
- 🐛 App allows pornographic advertising
- 🐛 Game becomes impossible to progress
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)
- 🐛 In-app purchases (IAPs) are unwelcome

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Could not load resource
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)

**Requested features**

- Add joystick option in settings
- Clarify in-app purchase details on game page


### 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 Drive free?

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

### Is Dark Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jump Drive or Dark Wave?

Jump Drive is rated higher. Jump Drive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 380 ratings, while Dark Wave averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Jump Drive or Dark Wave have ads?

Jump Drive shows ads; Dark Wave does not.

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

Jump Drive ships an update every 5 months, and Dark Wave every 3 months. Most recently, Jump Drive was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dark Wave on November 2, 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.*