# Dark Wave vs SorcerialBladeCannon

The clearest difference is update cadence: SorcerialBladeCannon at every 2 weeks against Dark Wave's every 3 months. SorcerialBladeCannon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dark Wave's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Dark Wave costs $1.99 and SorcerialBladeCannon $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SorcerialBladeCannon 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, SorcerialBladeCannon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Wave | SorcerialBladeCannon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-wave/id1364871808/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerialbladecannon/id6584520588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 103 MB | 743 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Yukio Hayata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759841933) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SorcerialBladeCannon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcerialbladecannon/id6584520588)

Experience intense 2D bullet-hell shooting with strategic gameplay. Master practice modes, challenge arcade levels, and face extreme difficulty in ranked play. Utilize part destruction and sword attacks for an advantage.

**Highlights:** Intense bullet-hell shooting, Practice mode for stages, Arcade mode with unique levels, Extreme ranked mode (EX), Strategic part destruction, Sword item mechanics, Rank adjustment based on player skill

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Wave free?

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

### Is SorcerialBladeCannon free?

SorcerialBladeCannon costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Wave or SorcerialBladeCannon?

SorcerialBladeCannon is rated higher. Dark Wave averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SorcerialBladeCannon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dark Wave or SorcerialBladeCannon have ads?

Neither Dark Wave nor SorcerialBladeCannon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Wave or SorcerialBladeCannon?

Dark Wave ships an update every 3 months, and SorcerialBladeCannon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dark Wave was updated on November 2, 2026 and SorcerialBladeCannon on October 30, 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.*