Save the Wave vs Drops Merge 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Save the Wave
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.
- Wave protection gameplay
- Simple controls
- Ad-free experience
- High score tracking
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Save the wave from the ball
Drops Merge 3D
Guide water droplets across 3D objects, merging them as you go. Carefully slide and tilt the stage to avoid falling off. The game ends if any droplets are lost.
- 3D object interaction
- Droplet merging mechanics
- Swipe and tilt controls
- Challenging level design
- Stress relief gameplay
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Let the water droplets roll on 3D objects and merge with other water droplets! Be sure to slide the droplets carefully, otherwise there is only a dead end! Swipe the screen with your finger and tilt the stage to get the ball rolling. Be careful not to tilt your head too far! If the water droplets fall, the game is over!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Save the Wave at none against Drops Merge 3D's shown. Save the Wave also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Save the Wave against 5.0 for Drops Merge 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Save the Wave ships an update every 4 days, Drops Merge 3D every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Save the Wave | Drops Merge 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Swim LLC | 帅 袁 |
Customer experience
Save the Wave
Drops Merge 3D
In-app purchases
Save the Wave
No in-app purchases
Drops Merge 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Save the Wave free?
Is Drops Merge 3D free?
Which has better reviews, Save the Wave or Drops Merge 3D?
Do Save the Wave or Drops Merge 3D have ads?
Which is updated more often, Save the Wave or Drops Merge 3D?
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