Round1 USA vs Third Wave Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Round1 USA
Discover a world of entertainment with exclusive coupons, discounts, and a new rewards program. Reserve parties and packages in advance to streamline your visit and enjoy a fun-filled experience for everyone.
- Rewards program
- Exclusive in-app coupons
- Promotions and news updates
- Party and package reservations
- Game card credit reload
- Earn points on qualifying transactions
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Round1 is all about bringing our fans fun under one roof! Now we want to make it even easier for you to enjoy everything that is Round1. Download our most recently updated Round1 mobile app to start making your experience as easy as 1... 2... 3! SAVE with our new rewards program and exclusive in-app coupons and discounts! STAY IN THE LOOP with everything Round1 by checking out our new promotions and news! Reserve your party or Spo-Cha package beforehand to save time and go straight to fun! There is something for everyone at Round1, bringing families and friends their one-stop shop for FUN under one roof! New Round1 Rewards Program: Earn 1 point per dollar with qualifying transactions In-app credit reload on your game card Bowling and rental activity (billiards, ping pong, darts - depending on store availability) transactions at the Guest Counter More exciting ways to earn coming after launch! Redeem points for various rewards
Third Wave Play
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Third Wave turns your phone into a live controller. Join the show and play along with everyone in the room on the big screen. No extra hardware and no complicated setup. Open the app, connect, and your phone becomes the controller. • Join live, interactive games • Play multiplayer experiences made for the big screen • Fast, simple connection: you are in the game in seconds
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Third Wave Play at every 2 weeks against Round1 USA's monthly. 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.
Round1 USA ships an update monthly, Third Wave Play every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Round1 USA | Third Wave Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Round One Entertainment, inc | Your Free Call Will End Soon Co |
Bugs and requests
Round1 USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in to existing accounts
- Password reset functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to create new accounts
- App unable to detect user's location and nearby Round 1 centers
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to transfer credits and tickets between cards
- Implement Apple Pay or other secure payment options
- Improve rewards program and offer more benefits to members
- Restore ability to download Rism photos
Third Wave Play
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
Third Wave Play
No in-app purchases
