Dark Wave vs Boom Mania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Wave
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.
- 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
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Hello Light Surfer... Can you conquer the Dark Wave? Power your way through an ever-changing winding road and its dangers FEATURES • 5 Chapters, 50 Levels: Each chapter introduces a range of new enemies • Endless mode: Compete with others in a global leaderboard • Minimalist design • No ads, No in-app purchases • Play on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV • Sync your progress using iCloud • Fully localized for English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, Dutch, Korean, Portuguese and Russian
Boom Mania
Embark on a pixel-art adventure inspired by classic bomber games. Blast through explosive worlds, rescue friends, and upgrade your gear in this single-player campaign. Enjoy strategic fun with satisfying explosions and challenging enemies.
- Classic bomber gameplay
- Boss battles
- Gear upgrades
- Procedurally generated levels
- Retro pixel art style
- Controller support
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Ready to become the greatest goblin bomber of all time? In Boom Mania, a premium pixel-art adventure inspired by the timeless Bomberman formula, you’ll blast your way through 9 explosive worlds to rescue your friends from the clutches of the evil lord Xaraxas. This is the Bomber-style single-player campaign you've always wanted—packed with satisfying explosions, tricky enemies, and handcrafted pixel charm. Whether you're a seasoned bomber or new to the genre, Boom Mania delivers fast, strategic fun at your fingertips. Game Features: Classic Bomber Gameplay – Smooth, precise controls optimized for touchscreens (choose between a virtual D-pad or analog stick). Boss Battles – Test your skills against mighty foes in challenging boss fights. Upgrade Your Gear – Unlock powerful bombs, magical items, and sturdy armor. Stars & Objectives – Complete challenges in every level to earn stars and new gear. Procedurally Generated Levels – Every playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable. Retro Pixel Style – Explore vibrant, handcrafted environments filled with charm. Arena Challenges – Face off against clever AI in special bonus levels. Controller Support – Plug in a Bluetooth controller and play the old-school way. One Price, No Ads, No Hassle – Pay once, play forever. No microtransactions. Jump into the action, master your arsenal, and carve your name into goblin legend!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dark Wave at 4.6 against Boom Mania's 3.7. Dark Wave also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Boom Mania's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Dark Wave costs $1.99 and Boom Mania $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dark Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Wave has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Dark Wave's written reviews are positive against 67% of Boom Mania's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dark Wave | Boom Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Semidome Inc. | CGE Digital s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Dark Wave
Boom Mania
In-app purchases
Dark Wave
No in-app purchases
Boom Mania
No in-app purchases









