# Deep Moon vs Galactic Waves

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deep Moon at none against Galactic Waves's 7. Deep Moon also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Galactic Waves's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Waves sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Deep Moon asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Deep Moon against 5.0 for Galactic Waves. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Deep Moon ships an update every 2 months, Galactic Waves every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Moon | Galactic Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-moon/id6445876757/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-waves/id6482518666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 575 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [andrew bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/445167639) | [WIZVEDA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739824038) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Moon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-moon/id6445876757)

Experience 80's style arcade action in this retro space shooter. Pilot a stolen enemy ship, battle challenging foes, and destroy the reactor core of a distant base. Escape is your ultimate goal in this fast-paced mission.

**Highlights:** Retro 80's arcade style, Fast-paced action, Challenging enemies, Simple controls, Space combat gameplay, Reactor core destruction mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galactic Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-waves/id6482518666)

Embark on an exhilarating top-down space shooter adventure. Battle relentless AI robot invaders, explore a vast universe, and upgrade your weapons. Experience stunning visuals and dynamic environments in this challenging cosmic journey.

**Highlights:** Epic battles against AI hordes, Upgradeable weapons and customization, Intergalactic exploration of a vast universe, Dynamic and ever-changing environments, Stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto aim | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Moon free?

Deep Moon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galactic Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Moon or Galactic Waves?

Deep Moon and Galactic Waves are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Deep Moon or Galactic Waves have ads?

Deep Moon shows ads; Galactic Waves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Moon or Galactic Waves?

Deep Moon ships an update every 2 months, and Galactic Waves every 4 days. Most recently, Deep Moon was updated on September 23, 2026 and Galactic Waves on October 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.*
