Comparison

Block Space vs Wave Dash

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

Head to head
About

Block Space

Navigate an endless, randomly generated space-themed level by tapping to jump. Double-tap for a higher jump to collect ship parts and rebuild your vessel. Experience a unique challenge with every playthrough.

Highlights
  • Star space theme
  • Tap to jump
  • Double tap for higher jump
  • Collect ship parts
  • Endless randomly generated levels
Features
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Star Space Theme. Tap to Jump, 2 tap to jump higher. Collect parts to rebuild ship Endless Randomly generated level.

About

Wave Dash

A rhythm-based platformer where players tap to steer an arrow through challenging levels synchronized with music. It features a level editor for creating and sharing custom stages, along with options for unlocking icons and competing for high scores.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based gameplay
  • Level editor
  • Share custom levels
  • Unlockable icons
  • Speed run challenges
  • Fast restarts
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Ride the wave in Wave Dash, a rhythm platformer where each tap steers your arrow through tight corridors. Read patterns in waves, time jumps to music, and beat brutal stages. Build routes with the level editor, share creations, unlock icons, chase ranks, and perfect speed runs. Simple controls, fast restarts—pure focus and flow. Inspired by classic geometry platformers, tuned for dash mastery.

Screenshots

Block Space2 screens
Wave Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave Dash at 84% against Block Space's 23%. Wave Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (11K vs 253). Block Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Block Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Dash has 11K ratings behind it against 253, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Block Space's written reviews are positive against 84% of Wave Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Space ships an update every 5 weeks, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Block Space versus Wave Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock SpaceWave Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (253 ratings)4.6 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25311K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsNiceAshima Prabhakar

Customer experience

Block Space

All ratings253 ratings
Positive42.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative51.4%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative71.6%

Wave Dash

All ratings10,614 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.7%

Bugs and requests

Block Space

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unresponsive jump mechanics
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

3 requests
  • More level variety
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved performance optimization

Wave Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Block Space

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Wave Dash

One-time9
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
Show 6 more
  • Pro Pack$2.99
  • Soccer Pack$3.99
  • Elite Pack$3.99
  • Creator Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Pack$4.99
  • Mega Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Block Space free?
Block Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Dash free?
Wave Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Space or Wave Dash?
Wave Dash is rated higher. Block Space averages 2.8 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.
Do Block Space or Wave Dash have ads?
Wave Dash shows ads; Block Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Space or Wave Dash?
Block Space ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Block Space was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wave Dash on October 16, 2026.

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