# Viking Trickshot vs Wavecade

The clearest difference is rating: Wavecade at 3.7 against Viking Trickshot's 3.0. Wavecade also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Viking Trickshot's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Viking Trickshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wavecade sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavecade holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavecade has 70 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Viking Trickshot's written reviews are positive against 30% of Wavecade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, Wavecade fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking Trickshot | Wavecade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-trickshot/id1454756424/reviews) | **[3.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecade/id1661057707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Doodad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447593681) | [Andrew Spalato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582912136) |

## What reviewers say

### Viking Trickshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-trickshot/id1454756424)

Master a tricky throwing physics challenge in a Viking-themed world. Compete against friends or collect achievements across over 100 levels. Unlock new characters, worlds, and batons with unique mechanics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based throwing mechanics, 1 and 2 player modes (local & online), Over 100 levels, Unlockable characters and worlds, Collectible achievements, Multiple baton types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | Free | one-time |


### Wavecade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecade/id1661057707)

Experience classic arcade shooter nostalgia with a modern twist. Manipulate time, collect powerups, and utilize unique abilities to overcome challenging waves, hazards, and epic bosses. Customize your ship and compete with friends in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Time manipulation mechanics, Upgradeable powerups, Player abilities for survival, Block shooting and destruction, Hazard avoidance and strategic use, Epic boss battles, Local and online multiplayer, Multiple game modes, Ship and visual customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100K XP | $0.79 | one-time |
| Double XP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wavecade - Ships Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Wavecade - 500K XP | $1.49 | one-time |
| Wavecade - Propulsions Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Brilliants Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wavecade - 5 Million XP Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wavecade - Designs Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Brilliants Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wavecade - Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Brilliants Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Brilliants Pack | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viking Trickshot free?

Viking Trickshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wavecade free?

Wavecade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Viking Trickshot or Wavecade?

Wavecade is rated higher. Viking Trickshot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wavecade averages 3.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do Viking Trickshot or Wavecade have ads?

Neither Viking Trickshot nor Wavecade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viking Trickshot or Wavecade?

Viking Trickshot ships an update monthly, and Wavecade fortnightly. Most recently, Viking Trickshot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wavecade on October 17, 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.*