Comparison

Steve 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

Steve

Experience retro arcade fun with this simple side-scrolling runner featuring a pixelated dinosaur. Enjoy fast-paced excitement with customizable music, intuitive controls, and various game modes. Compete for high scores and challenge yourself with adjustable difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Classic pixel art style
  • 12 customizable music tracks
  • Intuitive tap and hold controls
  • Adjustable difficulty modes
  • Endless runner and timer modes
  • High scores and leaderboards
  • Customizable appearance themes
Features
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Run. Duck. Jump. Survive! Experience retro arcade fun with Dino Run, a charming and addictively simple side-scrolling runner featuring a pixelated dinosaur. Whether you're chasing high scores or timing your runs, Dino Run brings fast-paced excitement with a nostalgic twist. Features: - Classic Pixel Style Enjoy clean, minimalist 8-bit visuals that bring back the retro arcade vibe. - Customizable Music Tracks Choose from 12 unique background tracks like “A Dino Jam”, “Dream Plains”, and “Lava Steps” to set your perfect running mood. - Intuitive Controls Tap to jump, hold to duck – easy to play, hard to master! - Difficulty Modes Adjust the game’s top speed to suit your challenge level: Normal, Hard, or Insane. - Game & Timer Modes Switch between endless runner and timer challenge to test your speed or endurance. - High Scores & Leaderboards Track your best run and compete with friends or the world. Beat your personal best or rise to the top! - Custom Settings Toggle controls, enable ducking, and change your app’s appearance theme to fit your style. Whether you're in for a quick dash or a long survival run, Dino Run is your go-to retro runner. Perfect for killing time, challenging friends, or just enjoying the pixel-perfect aesthetic. Download now and join the dino sprint revolution! This game is a fan-made project inspired by the offline dinosaur game in Google Chrome. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google or Chrome. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Steve4 screens
Space Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steve at none against Space Waves's 8. Steve also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Space Waves's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Waves sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Steve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 65K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Steve's written reviews are positive against 62% of Space Waves's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steve ships an update daily, Space Waves fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Steve versus Space Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteveSpace Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.7 (65K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better61.6% of reviews
Number of ratings865K — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHabiCrazyGames.com

Customer experience

Steve

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Space Waves

All ratings63,829 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews846 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Steve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Steve

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Space Waves

One-time8
  • Gem Pouch$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Power Bundle$2.99
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  • Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads$2.99
  • Offline Play$2.99
  • Gem Bag$4.99
  • Mega Power Bundle$5.99
  • Gem Chest$9.99

Questions

Is Steve free?
Steve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Waves free?
Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steve or Space Waves?
Space Waves is rated higher. Steve averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Space Waves averages 4.7 from 65K ratings.
Do Steve or Space Waves have ads?
Space Waves shows ads; Steve does not.
Which is updated more often, Steve or Space Waves?
Steve ships an update daily, and Space Waves fortnightly. Most recently, Steve was updated on October 24, 2026 and Space Waves on October 26, 2026.

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