# NextWave vs RapTastics

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 (#99 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextWave sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. RapTastics asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextWave | RapTastics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextwave-build-your-empire/id6757384646/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Oppong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866528453) | [Walter Henley](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797054062) |

## What reviewers say

### NextWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextwave-build-your-empire/id6757384646)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver VIP (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Gold VIP (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| 100 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Boost Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 NextWave Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| +500 Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| +550 NextGems | $6.99 | one-time |
| +1000 Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| NextGem 1200 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Boost Points x50 | $19.99 | one-time |


### RapTastics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptastics/id6797054060)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*