# Dark Wave vs 2048 Marble Push 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2048 Marble Push 3D at 100% against Dark Wave's 52%. 2048 Marble Push 3D also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dark Wave's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

2048 Marble Push 3D is free to download; Dark Wave costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

2048 Marble Push 3D 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Dark Wave's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2048 Marble Push 3D's.

Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, 2048 Marble Push 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Wave | 2048 Marble Push 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-wave/id1364871808/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-marble-push-3d/id1493160124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Marcus Dobler Applications UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041674165) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### 2048 Marble Push 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048-marble-push-3d/id1493160124)

A 3D puzzle game where players push marbles to merge them and reach the 2048 tile. Enjoy cinematic effects, high-resolution graphics, and a progression leaderboard. Listen to your own music while playing this pure, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Simple control, Cinematic effects, High-resolution 3D graphics, Game Center progression leaderboard, Background music support, No data collection, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Wave free?

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

### Is 2048 Marble Push 3D free?

2048 Marble Push 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Wave or 2048 Marble Push 3D?

2048 Marble Push 3D is rated higher. Dark Wave averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 2048 Marble Push 3D averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dark Wave or 2048 Marble Push 3D have ads?

Neither Dark Wave nor 2048 Marble Push 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Wave or 2048 Marble Push 3D?

Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, and 2048 Marble Push 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dark Wave was updated on September 10, 2026 and 2048 Marble Push 3D on August 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.*
