# Wavelength vs Spectrum

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wavelength at 65K against Spectrum's 289. Wavelength also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked). Spectrum's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavelength sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Spectrum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavelength holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavelength has 65K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Wavelength's written reviews are positive against 93% of Spectrum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wavelength ships an update every 3 weeks, Spectrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavelength | Spectrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelength/id1512834505/reviews)** | [4.7 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-mind-reading-game/id6758512466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Palm Court LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212141586) | [Zinance Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782769710) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavelength

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavelength/id1512834505)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Word, #41 Top Free · Board, #74 Top Grossing · Word, #147 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

A cooperative party game where players guess where a clue falls on a spectrum. Work together to read your friends' minds and win. Play in person or remotely with new content and features.

**Highlights:** Cooperative gameplay, Remote play enabled, New exclusive content, Real-time dial movements, Emoji reactions, Customizable avatars, Earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chaotic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Divisive Nonsense Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lickable Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Culture Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weird Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Latest Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Originals Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤗 Fun for family and friends
- 🎨 Gorgeous, cohesive, and clean design
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay with minimal lag
- 💰 Worth the price, no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of pass-and-play mode
- 🔢 Limited number of prompts in free version
- 🤝 Cooperative mode can be frustrating with larger groups
- 🔊 Sound effects not shared between players

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Prompts sometimes get skipped unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer
- Increase number of free prompts
- Add individual scoring mode for larger groups
- Allow players to hear each other's sound effects


### Spectrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-mind-reading-game/id6758512466)

A party game where one player gives a single word clue for a secret target on a spectrum. Others guess its position, earning points for accuracy. Features endless custom games via AI or manual creation, and supports online or in-person play.

**Highlights:** One-word clue guessing, Spectrum-based scoring, AI-generated custom games, Online and local multiplayer, No account required, Multiple spectrum packs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavelength free?

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

### Is Spectrum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wavelength or Spectrum?

Wavelength is rated higher. Wavelength averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Spectrum averages 4.7 from 289 ratings.

### Do Wavelength or Spectrum have ads?

Neither Wavelength nor Spectrum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wavelength or Spectrum?

Wavelength ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spectrum every 5 days. Most recently, Wavelength was updated on November 12, 2026 and Spectrum on November 9, 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.*