Comparison

Dark Wave vs Crazy Racing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Crazy Racing

Features
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Jump into a wild sketchbook world of speed. Crazy Racing: Doodle Dash is a fast arcade racing game where reflexes, timing, and quick decisions decide every race. Launch off the line, hit acceleration pads, fire your boost at the perfect moment, and brake just in time at the finish. This is drag racing with a twist. Every run is short, intense, and easy to jump into, but mastering each race takes focus and control. Push too hard, miss your timing, or brake too late, and your car skids out. Stay sharp, manage your speed, and turn a perfect run into a clean win. Built for quick sessions and instant fun, Crazy Racing: Doodle Dash delivers the satisfying rhythm of classic arcade racing in a fresh and stylish way. Whether you play for a minute or keep chasing better results, every race gives you that strong “one more run” feeling. FAST ARCADE RACING Race through quick drag-style challenges where boost control, acceleration timing, and braking skill make all the difference. The rules are simple, but winning consistently takes precision, good reflexes, and smart risk-taking. A UNIQUE DOODLE STYLE Drive through a lively sketchbook world filled with cartoon energy, hand-drawn charm, and a polished visual style. Crazy Racing: Doodle Dash stands out with a playful look that feels original, expressive, and full of personality. BUILD YOUR DREAM GARAGE Unlock and collect a growing lineup of fun, stylish, and surprising cars. From cool street-inspired rides to more unusual machines, your garage is part of the fun and part of the challenge. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Fast arcade racing built for quick and exciting sessions Drag racing gameplay with boosts, timing, and a brake-at-the-finish twist. Simple controls that are easy to learn and satisfying to master A distinctive doodle and sketchbook art style with cartoon flair Unlockable cars, garage progression, and rewarding challenges Family-friendly fun with real arcade energy FROM INFINITE DREAMS From the creators of Crazy Dino Park, Creatures of the Deep, Sky Force, Jelly Band, and more comes a new racing game with its own look, its own rhythm, and its own personality. MORE TO COME Crazy Racing: Doodle Dash will keep growing with new cars, new challenges, and more sketchbook-style racing fun. Looking for a racing game that feels fast, fresh, and instantly fun? Start your engines and dash into the world of Crazy Racing: Doodle Dash.

Screenshots

Dark Wave4 screens
Crazy Racing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crazy Racing at Free against Dark Wave's $1.99. Crazy Racing also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Dark Wave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Crazy Racing is free to download; Dark Wave costs $1.99 up front. Crazy Racing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, Crazy Racing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dark Wave versus Crazy Racing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark WaveCrazy Racing
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSemidome Inc.Infinite Dreams Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Dark Wave

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Crazy Racing

One-time4
  • Pack of Coins$0.99
  • Remove Auto-Ads$1.99
  • Coin Crate$2.99
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  • Coin Container$4.99

Questions

Is Dark Wave free?
Dark Wave costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crazy Racing free?
Crazy Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dark Wave or Crazy Racing have ads?
Crazy Racing shows ads; Dark Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Wave or Crazy Racing?
Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, and Crazy Racing every 3 days. Most recently, Dark Wave was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crazy Racing on November 3, 2026.

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