# Last Wave vs DreadLands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DreadLands at 100% against Last Wave's 13%. DreadLands also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Last Wave's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Wave sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and DreadLands sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DreadLands holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Wave has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Last Wave's written reviews are positive against 100% of DreadLands's.

Last Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, DreadLands daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Wave | DreadLands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-wave-shooting-game/id6744614055/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadlands/id6803999670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 613 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Venturesis Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791980556) | [Thomas Masters](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773804308) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-wave-shooting-game/id6744614055)

Engage in an intense zombie survival experience, battling relentless undead hordes. Gain experience to level up, unlock powerful weapons and perks, and strategize to overcome diverse enemy types and challenging bosses. Prove your survival skills in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** Endless zombie waves, XP and leveling system, Unlockable weapons, Variety of enemy types, Boss battles, Perk system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Gems 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### DreadLands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadlands/id6803999670)

Experience a dark-fantasy twin-stick wave shooter with procedurally generated worlds and unique heroes. Survive endless waves of monsters and challenging bosses, utilizing elemental powers and evolving enemy forms. Enjoy drop-in, one-handed gameplay perfect for quick sessions.

**Highlights:** Ten playable heroes with signature powers, Sixteen evolving enemy types, Eight rotating bosses, Procedurally generated infinite world, One-handed, drop-in gameplay, Elemental power chaining

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xirak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Themes | $1.49 | one-time |
| Character Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Soundscapes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Characters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Wave free?

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

### Is DreadLands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Last Wave or DreadLands?

DreadLands is rated higher. Last Wave averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DreadLands averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Last Wave or DreadLands have ads?

Both Last Wave and DreadLands show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Wave or DreadLands?

Last Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and DreadLands daily. Most recently, Last Wave was updated on October 30, 2026 and DreadLands on November 7, 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.*