# Red Wave TD vs Smash Dash RTS

The clearest difference is rating: Smash Dash RTS at 5.0 against Red Wave TD's 4.3. Smash Dash RTS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 22 months). Red Wave TD's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Red Wave TD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smash Dash RTS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smash Dash RTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Wave TD has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Red Wave TD ships an update every 22 months, Smash Dash RTS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Red Wave TD | Smash Dash RTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-wave-td/id1357811115/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dash-rts/id6796582575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 907 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [CutEsy Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796582577) |

## What reviewers say

### Red Wave TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-wave-td/id1357811115)

Defend America from invading communist forces in this real-time strategy and tower defense game. Engage in a full story mode campaign or enjoy quick skirmishes on additional maps. Experience RTS gameplay on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Tower defense mechanics, Story mode campaign, Skirmish maps, On-the-go fun

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Wave Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Smash Dash RTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-dash-rts/id6796582575)

Engage in fast-paced real-time strategy battles, commanding individual units and groups. Build and defend your base, capture territory, and outmaneuver opponents in quick 5-minute matches. Challenge friends to private PvP battles or practice offline.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Base building and defense, Territory capture, 1v1 PvP matches, Offline tutorial and target range, Unit customization, Battle replays and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gems | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Red Wave TD free?

Red Wave TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smash Dash RTS free?

Smash Dash RTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Red Wave TD or Smash Dash RTS?

Smash Dash RTS is rated higher. Red Wave TD averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smash Dash RTS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Red Wave TD or Smash Dash RTS have ads?

Red Wave TD shows ads; Smash Dash RTS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Red Wave TD or Smash Dash RTS?

Red Wave TD ships an update every 22 months, and Smash Dash RTS every 10 days. Most recently, Red Wave TD was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smash Dash RTS on October 29, 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.*