Comparison

Wavedash App vs PixelDock

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

Head to head
About

Wavedash App

Discover and play a wide variety of games, from indie titles to retro classics, all within a single application without needing individual installations. Connect with friends, compete on leaderboards, and track your progress with cloud saves across devices.

Highlights
  • Discover thousands of games
  • Play without installing
  • Explore indie and retro titles
  • Multiplayer gaming
  • Cloud saves
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Discover your next favorite game and start playing right inside Wavedash. Explore indie gems, retro classics, and new releases in one app, without installing each game separately. From quick puzzles and arcade challenges to racing, action, and adventure, Wavedash brings together a growing collection of games from independent creators. Try something unexpected, save your favorites, and come back for another round. Bring your friends along. See who's online, send a message, and share a game with a link. Jump into multiplayer together or compete for a spot on the leaderboards. Make every session count. Unlock achievements, chase personal bests, and keep your progress with cloud saves. Start on your phone and continue on your computer in games that support play across devices. Your games, your friends, and your next discovery, together on Wavedash. Multiplayer, achievements, leaderboards, and cloud saves are available in supported games.

About

PixelDock

This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.

Highlights
  • Multi-console support
  • Automatic cover art
  • Quick save/load states
  • Bluetooth/MFi controller support
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Cloud save synchronization (premium)
  • Social chat and voice calls (premium)
Features
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PixelDock brings together dozens of classic consoles and computers in one app, with a visual library, automatic cover art, quick save states and effortless organization. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS • Nintendo: NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Boy • Sega: Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Gear, Mega-CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, NAOMI, Atomiswave • Sony: PlayStation, PSP • Atari: 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, 8-bit line, ST • SNK Neo Geo and Neo Geo Pocket Color • NEC: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine CD, PC-FX, PC-98 • Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20 and Amiga • Classic computers: ZX Spectrum, ZX81, MSX/MSX2, Amstrad CPC, Sharp X68000, Apple II, Macintosh, Thomson TO7/TO8 • Arcade and more: Vectrex, WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Panasonic 3DO, Pokémon Mini, Odyssey² • MS-DOS and classic adventure engines via ScummVM (SCUMM, SCI, AGI), plus Doom and Quake LIBRARY & GAMEPLAY • Automatic cover art for your whole collection, sorted by system • Fast save/load states with visual thumbnails for every save • Bluetooth/MFi controller support and external display via AirPlay or cable • Wi-Fi upload portal: transfer your own files from a computer, no cables or iTunes needed CLOUD & FRIENDS (premium) • Sync your save states across all your devices • Add friends with a unique nickname, chat, make voice calls, and send games or save states directly SUBSCRIPTION PixelDock Premium unlocks cloud save sync, the full social features and cover art for your entire library (the free tier shows cover art for your first 5 games). Available monthly and yearly with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $44.99 one-time payment (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirming purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a paid subscription is purchased. LEGAL LINKS EULA (Terms of Use): https://emulator.it-systems.es/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://emulator.it-systems.es/privacy.php IMPORTANT NOTICE PixelDock does not include or distribute any games, BIOS files or copyrighted content. You must only use software copies you legally own. The app includes open-source emulation components; you can review all licenses from Settings.

Screenshots

Wavedash App4 screens
PixelDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wavedash App at 5.0 against PixelDock's 3.3. Wavedash App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). PixelDock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wavedash App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wavedash App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavedash App ships an update weekly, PixelDock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wavedash App versus PixelDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavedash AppPixelDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB429 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSnowday Software Inc.Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

Wavedash App

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PixelDock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Wavedash App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelDock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Wavedash App free?
Wavedash App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelDock free?
PixelDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wavedash App or PixelDock?
Wavedash App is rated higher. Wavedash App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PixelDock averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Wavedash App or PixelDock have ads?
Neither Wavedash App nor PixelDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavedash App or PixelDock?
Wavedash App ships an update weekly, and PixelDock every 3 days. Most recently, Wavedash App was updated on October 28, 2026 and PixelDock on October 29, 2026.

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