Comparison

NextWave vs RapTastics

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

Head to head
About

NextWave

Manage a music career or label in this realistic simulator. Make strategic decisions about song creation, contracts, and marketing to climb the charts and build your legacy. Compete globally with other players and collaborate with friends.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer music industry simulation
  • Real-time career progression
  • Deep music creation and recording
  • Label management and contract negotiation
  • Global competition and leaderboards
  • Crews and collaborations
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to NextWave, a multiplayer music industry simulator where you can rise as a solo artist or build a roster as a label executive. Every decision, from song quality to ownership deals, shapes your legacy. The Career Sim Real-time progression: 1 real-world hour = 1 in-game day. Streams grow and charts shift even while you’re away. Climb the ranks: Break out of the B-List and earn opportunities that take you to the next level. Deep music creation: Write, record, and master tracks across many genres. Improve Songwriting and Production to reach elite quality. Run the Label Own your masters: Negotiate contracts and choose your path—independent ownership or label support for faster growth. Song marketplace: Acquire songs from player songwriters and catalogs to keep your artists competitive. Catalog management: Track releases, royalties, and long-term growth across your roster. Compete Worldwide Viral strategy: Combine marketing, radio, and playlist pushes to amplify momentum. Leaderboards: Compete on regional and global charts. Crews & collaborations: Team up with friends, feature on tracks, and build a shared legacy. From the streets to the stadium—start your rise in NextWave today. Privacy Policy: https://iamkillcode.github.io/NextWave-Legal/privacy-policy-site/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RapTastics

Features
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RapTastics, the ultimate card game that gives you unlimited access to the music lifestyle. This card game is super easy to play by yourself or with your friends. To play, you just select three cards and try to make the points on your cards higher than your opponent's cards. When you win a round, you get to take away one of your opponent's cards and add it to your collection. The more cards you add, the stronger your record label becomes. You can check your card levels at any time by going to the "Cards" section. If you need more cards, you can simply go to the "Store*" section* and purchase card packs. Good luck and Enjoy!!!

Screenshots

NextWave3 screens
RapTastics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RapTastics at none against NextWave's 10. NextWave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NextWave sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RapTastics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NextWave versus RapTastics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextWaveRapTastics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB167 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperManuel OppongWalter Henley

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NextWave

Subscriptions2
  • Silver VIP (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Gold VIP (Monthly)$14.991 Month
One-time8
  • 100 Energy$0.99
  • 5 Boost Points$2.99
  • +100 NextWave Gems$3.99
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  • +500 Energy$4.99
  • +550 NextGems$6.99
  • +1000 Energy$9.99
  • NextGem 1200$12.99
  • Boost Points x50$19.99
None

RapTastics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextWave free?
NextWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RapTastics free?
RapTastics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextWave or RapTastics have ads?
RapTastics shows ads; NextWave does not.

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