# Save the Wave vs Dark Maze!

The clearest difference is ads: Save the Wave at none against Dark Maze!'s shown. Save the Wave also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Save the Wave ships an update every 4 days, Dark Maze! weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Wave | Dark Maze! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-wave/id1504501218/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 68 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Swim LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475582966) | [Nikola Ignjatovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487314428) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-wave/id1504501218)

Protect the ocean's waves from incoming balls. A simple yet engaging game designed to test your reflexes and timing. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Wave protection gameplay, Simple controls, Ad-free experience, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Maze!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-maze/id1553801113)

Navigate a ball of light through increasingly challenging mazes by swiping in different directions. Collect all the stars in each level to progress and test your puzzle-solving skills. See how far you can advance through the illuminated pathways.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls for movement, Collect stars to win, Increasingly difficult levels, Puzzle-based gameplay, Light and shadow theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the Wave free?

Save the Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dark Maze! free?

Dark Maze! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Save the Wave or Dark Maze! have ads?

Dark Maze! shows ads; Save the Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Wave or Dark Maze!?

Save the Wave ships an update every 4 days, and Dark Maze! weekly. Most recently, Save the Wave was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dark Maze! on November 3, 2026.

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