# Space Waves vs BrainLoop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainLoop at none against Space Waves's 8. BrainLoop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Space Waves's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Space Waves ships an update fortnightly, BrainLoop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Waves | BrainLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrazyGames.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145410933) | [Vu Xuan The](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781150067) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Waves

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### BrainLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainloop/id6762292629)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Waves free?

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

### Is BrainLoop free?

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

### Do Space Waves or BrainLoop have ads?

Space Waves shows ads; BrainLoop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Waves or BrainLoop?

Space Waves ships an update fortnightly, and BrainLoop every 9 days. Most recently, Space Waves was updated on November 4, 2026 and BrainLoop on October 31, 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.*