Comparison

Spaceteam vs Wavelength

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spaceteam

A chaotic cooperative party game where players shout technobabble at each other to manage a ship's controls before it explodes. Success requires intense teamwork and quick communication as instructions are sent to teammates, not yourself.

Highlights
  • Cooperative gameplay
  • Shouting technobabble
  • Time-sensitive instructions
  • Team coordination
  • Random control panels
  • Ship management
Features
Currently charting
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Do you like pushing buttons and shouting at your friends? Do you like discharging Clip-jawed Fluxtrunions? If you answered yes, or no, then you might have what it takes to be on a Spaceteam. Spaceteam is a cooperative party game for 2 to 8 players who shout technobabble at each other until their ship explodes. Each player needs a mobile device (phone, tablet, iPod Touch, etc) You'll be assigned a random control panel with buttons, switches, sliders, and dials. You need to follow time-sensitive instructions. However, the instructions are being sent to your teammates, so you have to coordinate before the time runs out. Also, the ship is falling apart. And you're trying to outrun an exploding star. Good luck. And remember to work together... as a Spaceteam! Features: - Teamwork - Confusion - Shouting - An untimely demise - Beveled Nanobuzzers - Auxiliary Technoprobes - Four-stroke Pluckers Awards & Recognition: * Winner - GameCity Prize 2013 * Winner - IndieCade 2013 (Interaction Award) * Winner - A MAZE. Indie Games Award 2013 (The Most Amazing Indie Game) * Winner - International Mobile Gaming Awards 2013 (Innovation Award) * Finalist - Independent Games Festival 2013 * Selection - PAX East Indie Showcase 2013 * Featured Game - IndieCade East 2013

About

Wavelength

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
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Hot or cold. Soft or hard. Wizard or…not a wizard? Work together to decide where your clue falls on the spectrum – and win by reading your friends’ minds. Free to play, no ads, 2 to 10+ players, in the same room or across the world. “One of the best party games we’ve ever played” -Polygon “The best party game since Codenames” -Dicebreaker Apple Editors’ Choice & Game of the Day An evolution of the hit boardgame — with real-time dial movements, emoji reactions, and hundreds of new spectrums made just for the app. PLAY TOGETHER, ANYWHERE Wavelength can be played with 2-10+ players and can be played remotely or in person. CROSS-PLATFORM Available on most mobile devices so everyone can play together. ALWAYS FRESH A huge library of unique prompts, including 390 that you won't find in the physical box, plus occasional new themed packs. NO ADS, EVER Just the game. Play as much as you want, free. 100% COOPERATIVE Work together with your friends, react in real-time with synchronous dial movements, and express yourself with emoji reactions. FIND YOUR LEWK We created beautiful and customizable avatars with over FOUR MILLION unique combinations to find your best you. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS As a team you work together to try to beat your high score, and individuals can be rewarded with personalized achievements. Have questions or feedback? Talk to us! https://www.wavelength.zone/contact

Screenshots

Spaceteam3 screens
Wavelength4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wavelength at every 3 weeks against Spaceteam's every 4 months. Wavelength also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (64K vs 3K). Spaceteam's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spaceteam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wavelength sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavelength holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavelength has 64K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Spaceteam's written reviews are positive against 81% of Wavelength's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spaceteam ships an update every 4 months, Wavelength every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Spaceteam versus Wavelength: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpaceteamWavelength
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3K ratings)4.9 (64K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better80.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3K64K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#202#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB160 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHenry Smith Inc.Palm Court LLC

Customer experience

Spaceteam

All ratings2,957 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews985 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.5%

Wavelength

All ratings60,631 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative11.0%

User reviews

Spaceteam

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great party game
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Works for all ages
  • 👍 Good for team building
  • 👍 Hilarious and chaotic

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Wormhole feature not working
  • 🔋 Can be stressful/tiring

Wavelength

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🤔 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

Bugs and requests

Spaceteam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Frequent crashes and disconnects
  • Wormhole feature not registering properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add single player mode
  • Improve Bluetooth/internet connectivity
  • Add more language options
  • Provide individual player stats
  • Add pause/save functionality

Wavelength

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Prompts sometimes get skipped unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spaceteam

One-time1
  • Unlock All Upgrades$4.99
9 purchases

Wavelength

One-time9
  • Chaotic Pack$0.99
  • Divisive Nonsense Pack$0.99
  • Lickable Pack$0.99
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  • Culture Pack$0.99
  • Weird Pack$0.99
  • Jumbo Pack$3.99
  • Latest Bundle$3.99
  • Originals Bundle$4.99
  • Big Bundle2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is Spaceteam free?
Spaceteam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wavelength free?
Wavelength is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spaceteam or Wavelength?
Wavelength is rated higher. Spaceteam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Wavelength averages 4.9 from 64K ratings.
Do Spaceteam or Wavelength have ads?
Neither Spaceteam nor Wavelength shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spaceteam or Wavelength?
Spaceteam ships an update every 4 months, and Wavelength every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spaceteam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wavelength on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Spaceteam or Wavelength?
Spaceteam currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and Wavelength at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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