Comparison

Space Waves vs Lil Swimmer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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).

About

Lil Swimmer

Navigate a pixel-art vertical runner, steering left and right to dodge hazards and thread narrow gaps. Progress through timed levels, collect power-ups, and manage your health and time to advance. This skill-based game offers a challenging yet rewarding retro experience.

Highlights
  • Vertical auto-scrolling gameplay
  • Lateral steering controls
  • Hazard avoidance
  • Timed stages with heart management
  • Unlockable levels
  • Collectible power-ups
Features
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Lil Swimmer is a tight, retro pixel-art vertical runner: you’re carried upward through a channel while you steer left and right. Thread narrow gaps, slip past patrolling hazards, and manage your hearts and the clock on timed stages. Progress through levels in order, earn hearts as you clear stages, and pick up capacitation sparks along the way. Spend sparks when you want a little extra room, bonus hearts, a few seconds before a run, or a one-time revive when you’re in deep water. The game stays skill-based. Sparks are there when you want a safety net, not a requirement to finish. Features • Auto-scroll + lateral steering, simple controls, hard-to-master spacing • Hearts, timers, and boosters on select levels • Unlock levels by clearing the previous stage • Ambient audio and punchy sound feedback tuned for quick runs Support: https://funucation.vercel.app/support or write to support@funucation.com. Privacy: https://funucation.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Space Waves4 screens
Lil Swimmer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lil Swimmer at none against Space Waves's shown. Lil Swimmer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Space Waves's advantage is ratings volume (66K vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Lil Swimmer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lil Swimmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 66K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Space Waves versus Lil Swimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace WavesLil Swimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings66K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCrazyGames.comAnthony Yang

Customer experience

Space Waves

All ratings63,829 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews847 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative27.6%

Lil Swimmer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Lil Swimmer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Lil Swimmer

One-time5
  • Starter Infusion$0.99
  • Spark Droplet$0.99
  • Spark Vial$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Spark Flask$2.99
  • Spark Reservoir$4.99

Questions

Is Space Waves free?
Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lil Swimmer free?
Lil Swimmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Waves or Lil Swimmer?
Lil Swimmer is rated higher. Space Waves averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Lil Swimmer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Space Waves or Lil Swimmer have ads?
Space Waves shows ads; Lil Swimmer does not.

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