# Save the Wave vs Keyboard Run!

The clearest difference is rating: Save the Wave at 5.0 against Keyboard Run!'s 2.0. Save the Wave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Save the Wave ships an update every 4 days, Keyboard Run! every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Wave | Keyboard Run! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-wave/id1504501218/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-run/id1616177330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 68 MB | 88 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) | [omer cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584332419) |

## 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


### Keyboard Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-run/id1616177330)

Collect keypad patterns to create unique keycap designs. Strategically use recovery doors to preserve your progress or risk developing keys further for greater value. Enjoy this sweet and enjoyable game.

**Highlights:** Collect keypad patterns, Create keycap designs, Use recovery doors, Risk key development, Unlock valuable keys

**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 Keyboard Run! free?

Keyboard Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the Wave or Keyboard Run!?

Save the Wave is rated higher. Save the Wave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Keyboard Run! averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Save the Wave or Keyboard Run! have ads?

Keyboard Run! shows ads; Save the Wave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save the Wave or Keyboard Run!?

Save the Wave ships an update every 4 days, and Keyboard Run! every 14 months. Most recently, Save the Wave was updated on November 3, 2026 and Keyboard Run! on November 3, 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.*