Shark Countdown vs Now Wave Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shark Countdown
This app provides a stylish countdown to Shark Week with second-by-second precision. It offers seamless Apple Watch integration and a preview of a "Bite Me - Shark Attack" game, making it an ideal companion for shark enthusiasts.
- Precise countdowns to the second
- Apple Watch integration
- Preview of "Bite Me - Shark Attack" game
- Shark enthusiast companion
- Sleek design
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Get ready for the ultimate shark season excitement! Count down the days, hours, and seconds with our elegant, modern app—the perfect companion for every shark fan. Why you will love Shark Countdown: • Realistic Shark Animations – Enjoy a stunning overhead view of deep ocean water with lifelike sharks swimming right beneath your live countdown across all your devices. • Global Language Support – Built for shark fans everywhere! Our app is fully localized with support for over 40 languages, providing a fun experience worldwide. • Multi-Device Countdown – Track every single second with a beautiful, clean design optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Customize the font colors to match your unique style! • Standalone Apple Watch App – View the countdown directly on your wrist when you are away from your phone. The watch app operates completely independently, meaning no connection to an iPhone is required. • Arcade Mini-Game Included – iPhone and iPad users can start playing immediately! Test your reflexes and evade danger with the thrilling "Bite Me - Shark Attack" lite game built directly into the app menu. Download today and let the countdown excitement begin! Happy Shark Time! --- • Our Community: If you love this app, please write a review and share this app with your family and friends on social media. Thank you for your support! • Feedback & Support: We work hard to ensure you have a great user experience. If you have ideas on how to make this app better, or if you are experiencing any technical problems, please connect with us by pressing the "Support" button inside the menu or by visiting our website. Thank you for your support!
Now Wave Radio
Stream a modern alternative music station featuring New Wave, Synth-Pop, Dark Wave, and Synthwave genres. Discover new and iconic bands, and share your current listening experience with friends. Enjoy music on the go with this dedicated streaming player.
- Modern alternative music streaming
- New Wave and Synth-Pop genres
- Dark Wave and Synthwave included
- Goth music selection
- Share listening experience
- On-the-go streaming
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Now Wave Radio is a streaming station playing modern alternative music with New Wave, Synth-Pop, Dark Wave, Synthwave, Goth and other genres from new and iconic bands. Listen on-the-go with our streaming music player and share what you're listening to with your friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Now Wave Radio at 4.7 against Shark Countdown's 4.0. Now Wave Radio also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Shark Countdown's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 23 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Now Wave Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Shark Countdown ships an update every 6 months, Now Wave Radio every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shark Countdown | Now Wave Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | JS Digital Productions, Inc. | Now Wave Radio, LLC |
Customer experience
Shark Countdown
Now Wave Radio
In-app purchases
Shark Countdown
No in-app purchases
Now Wave Radio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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