# Playpen vs Wave Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playpen at none against Wave Dash's 9. Playpen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Wave Dash's advantage is ratings volume (9.9K vs 25) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Playpen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playpen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Dash has 9.9K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Playpen's written reviews are positive against 85% of Wave Dash's.

Playpen ships an update every 3 days, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playpen | Wave Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-filter-games/id6740997199/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 173 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUILT BY FOUNDRY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792457041) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## What reviewers say

### Playpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playpen-filter-games/id6740997199)

Instantly play trending mini-games directly from videos without downloads or ads. Challenge friends in private "Playpens" with voice notes and emojis, and compete on global leaderboards. Experience viral game filters on another level.

**Highlights:** Instant gameplay from videos, No downloads or wait times, Auto-records gameplay and reactions, Private 'Playpens' for friends, Voice notes and emojis on clips, Global leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

A rhythm-based platformer where players tap to steer an arrow through challenging levels synchronized with music. It features a level editor for creating and sharing custom stages, along with options for unlocking icons and competing for high scores.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based gameplay, Level editor, Share custom levels, Unlockable icons, Speed run challenges, Fast restarts

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soccer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playpen free?

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

### Is Wave Dash free?

Wave Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playpen or Wave Dash?

Playpen is rated higher. Playpen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Playpen or Wave Dash have ads?

Wave Dash shows ads; Playpen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Playpen or Wave Dash?

Playpen ships an update every 3 days, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Playpen was updated on September 17, 2026 and Wave Dash on September 24, 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.*