Comparison

Drive Mad vs Space Waves

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

Head to head
About

Drive Mad

Master challenging driving physics with simple controls. Overcome 100+ levels with realistic mechanics, performing impossible tricks and stunts. Enjoy a compact, fast, and offline playable game.

Highlights
  • Simple accelerate/brake controls
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Challenging driving gameplay
  • 100+ unique levels
  • Perform tricks and stunts
  • Offline play
Features
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The controls? Dead simple. Right to accelerate and left to brake. The driving? Very challenging. The realistic physics requires actual skill. But as you progress through the levels you'll come to master the physics and pull tricks and stunts that you thought impossible! With 100+ levels, a tiny install size, fast performance, and offline play, this is a game you'll want to keep around for a long long time.

About

Space Waves

Dash through a geometric space environment, testing your reflexes and timing across over 80 challenging levels. This rhythm-based arcade game requires precision to navigate obstacles and master flowing momentum. Enjoy addictive gameplay with instant restarts and smooth controls.

Highlights
  • 80+ handcrafted geometric levels
  • Rhythm-based movement
  • Precision reflex challenges
  • Instant restarts
  • Smooth, responsive controls
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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Space Waves – CrazyGames Dash through space and feel the geometry vibes. Test your reflexes across 80+ levels of rhythm and precision. About the Game: Space Waves is a rhythm-based arcade game that challenges your speed, timing, and focus. Control your arrow through geometric paths filled with obstacles, sharp turns, and rotating traps. Every level is a test of reflexes and reaction time. With more than 80 handcrafted levels, Space Waves combines geometry-inspired design, dashing movement, and flowing momentum to create a satisfying challenge for casual and hardcore players alike. Features: 80+ handcrafted levels with geometric precision Free level selection — play any level, anytime Increasing difficulty with fresh patterns as you progress Instant restarts for fast, addictive gameplay Smooth, responsive controls for precise dashing Rhythm and flow that make every run satisfying How to Play: Move your arrow through each level without crashing into walls, spikes, or moving obstacles. Stages are color-coded by difficulty — from easy green zones to extreme red challenges. Find your rhythm, react quickly, and aim for a perfect run. Tips: Zigzag through narrow spaces for smoother control Master timing on easier levels before tackling hard ones Sync your moves to the rhythm for the smoothest dashes If you enjoy geometry-inspired challenges, rhythm-based movement, and fast arcade action, Space Waves – CrazyGames delivers. Challenge your reflexes, unlock your flow, and conquer the waves. Download Space Waves now and start dashing through 80+ rhythmic levels. Rated for ages 3+ by IGRS (Indonesian Games Rating System).

Screenshots

Drive Mad4 screens
Space Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Space Waves at ad-supported against Drive Mad's free with in-app purchases. Drive Mad's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 61%) and chart position (#14 vs #54). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Drive Mad sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Space Waves sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drive Mad against 4.7 for Space Waves. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Drive Mad's written reviews are positive against 61% of Space Waves's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drive Mad ships an update every 10 days, Space Waves fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Drive Mad versus Space Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrive MadSpace Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings)4.7 (58K ratings)
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews — better61.2% of reviews
Number of ratings23K58K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#14 — better#54
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebVentures B.V.CrazyGames.com

Customer experience

Drive Mad

All ratings22,942 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews983 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative21.8%

Space Waves

All ratings58,207 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews807 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative27.6%

User reviews

Drive Mad

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🎨 Creative game design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some levels too difficult
  • 🕹️ Unicycle controls need improvement

Space Waves

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Amazing game
  • 🎶 Nice and chilling soundtrack
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable
  • ⭐️ Awesome game
  • 👍 Easy and relaxing

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Too many bots and ads
  • 🤖 Crazy amount of ads and bots
  • 🤖 Ads after every level
  • 🤖 Ads are a consistent issue
  • 🤖 Have to watch ads to continue

Bugs and requests

Drive Mad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 193 chase is too hard
  • Unicycle controls unbalanced

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels
  • Difficulty options

Space Waves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Levels are impossible
  • Levels are too hard

Requested features

3 requests
  • More music options
  • Level editor
  • Harder levels

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Drive Mad

One-time11
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Ad-Free$3.99
  • Drive Mad Premium$3.99
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  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • Super Coin Pack$4.99
  • Nitro Car$9.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$9.99
  • Legendary Car Bundle Offer$12.99
  • Nitro Car Bundle$12.99
  • Dino Car$15.99
  • Legendary Car Bundle$19.99
3 purchases

Space Waves

One-time3
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads$2.99
  • Offline Play$2.99

Questions

Is Drive Mad free?
Drive Mad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Waves free?
Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drive Mad or Space Waves?
Drive Mad and Space Waves are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 58K ratings respectively.
Do Drive Mad or Space Waves have ads?
Both Drive Mad and Space Waves show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drive Mad or Space Waves?
Drive Mad ships an update every 10 days, and Space Waves fortnightly. Most recently, Drive Mad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Space Waves on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Drive Mad or Space Waves?
Drive Mad currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Space Waves at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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