Shark Waves vs Playground In Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shark Waves
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Catch the most brutal wave you've ever seen, and avoid Megalodon the Kraken and other dangers as you ride to the finish line towards the ramp. The better you play, the better it gets !
Playground In Space
Embark on an imaginative sandbox adventure to explore a boundless cosmos. Craft your own cosmic tales with a myriad of elements, including weapons, spacecraft, and characters. Embrace absolute freedom to navigate space, construct intricate galaxies, and sculpt celestial landscapes.
- Cosmic exploration
- Sandbox adventure
- Galaxy construction
- Physics-driven sandbox
- Character and vehicle design
- Interstellar journey
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Explore a boundless cosmos in this imaginative sandbox adventure! Craft your own cosmic tales with a myriad of elements at your disposal, ranging from powerful weapons and futuristic spacecraft to formidable foes and steadfast allies. Embrace absolute freedom as you navigate the vastness of space, where every decision shapes the course of your interstellar journey. Unleash the full spectrum of your creativity as you construct intricate galaxies, sculpt celestial landscapes, and design awe-inspiring structures in the physics-driven sandbox. Challenge the boundaries of your imagination, and immerse yourself in the ultimate sandbox experience set against the backdrop of the cosmos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Playground In Space at every 9 days against Shark Waves's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Shark Waves ships an update every 24 months, Playground In Space every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shark Waves | Playground In Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 797 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Henrique Silva | Tsikhon Rymasheuski |
Bugs and requests
Shark Waves
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Playground In Space
Reported bugs
3 issues- Characters missing abilities
- Planets have poor textures and unrealistic design
- Frequent crashes and freezes
Requested features
6 requests- Add more characters from popular franchises (Zoochosis, Poppy Playtime, Sonic)
- Give all characters unique abilities and powers
- Improve graphics and visual quality
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Add multiplayer and co-op modes
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- Implement mod support and customization
In-app purchases
Shark Waves
No in-app purchases
Playground In Space
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Shark Waves free?
Is Playground In Space free?
Do Shark Waves or Playground In Space have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shark Waves or Playground In Space?
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