# Space Waves vs Arrow Tap

The clearest difference is rating: Space Waves at 4.7 against Arrow Tap's 3.1. Space Waves also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 22%) and ratings volume (66K vs 1.5K). Arrow Tap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Space Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 66K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Space Waves's written reviews are positive against 22% of Arrow Tap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Waves | Arrow Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-tapblock-puzzle/id6752369563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 21.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrazyGames.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145410933) | [允翔 昌](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838356192) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pouch | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Play | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Power Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 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

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Levels are impossible
- Levels are too hard

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Level editor
- Harder levels


### Arrow Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-tapblock-puzzle/id6752369563)

Slide blocks in the direction of their arrows to clear them from the grid. This game offers simple yet addictive gameplay with brain-teasing puzzles. Enjoy a clean, minimalist design with satisfying block-sliding action.

**Highlights:** Slide blocks based on arrow direction, Clear all blocks from the grid, Strategic puzzle-solving, Addictive gameplay, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Waves free?

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

### Is Arrow Tap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Waves or Arrow Tap?

Space Waves is rated higher. Space Waves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Arrow Tap averages 3.1 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Space Waves or Arrow Tap have ads?

Both Space Waves and Arrow Tap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Waves or Arrow Tap?

Space Waves ships an update fortnightly, and Arrow Tap fortnightly. Most recently, Space Waves was updated on October 30, 2026 and Arrow Tap on October 28, 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.*