# Space Waves vs BMX Playground

Space Waves and BMX Playground both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Space Waves's written reviews are positive against 10% of BMX Playground's. Space Waves also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (66K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Waves sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and BMX Playground sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Space Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 66K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 10% of BMX Playground's.

Space Waves ships an update fortnightly, BMX Playground every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Waves | BMX Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmx-playground/id6756006950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | #120 |
| Size | 206 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CrazyGames.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145410933) | [DINH THIHONGNGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614357981) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Waves

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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


### BMX Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bmx-playground/id6756006950)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Racing, #147 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a freestyle BMX world with realistic physics for riding, flipping, and exploring. Master balance and control on offroad trails and street parks. Unlock new bikes, riders, and tracks as you progress through challenges and stunts.

**Highlights:** Realistic BMX stunt physics, Offroad terrain and street parks, Master balance and control, Perform flips and stunts, Unlock new bikes and tracks, Explore freely

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Special | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Waves free?

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

### Is BMX Playground free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Waves or BMX Playground?

Space Waves is rated higher. Space Waves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while BMX Playground averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Space Waves or BMX Playground have ads?

Both Space Waves and BMX Playground show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Waves or BMX Playground?

Space Waves ships an update fortnightly, and BMX Playground every 2 months. Most recently, Space Waves was updated on October 27, 2026 and BMX Playground on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Space Waves or BMX Playground?

Space Waves currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and BMX Playground at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*