# Hacker Outbreak vs Space Waves

The clearest difference is rating: Space Waves at 4.7 against Hacker Outbreak's 4.0. Space Waves also leads on ratings volume (58K vs 16) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). Hacker Outbreak's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Waves sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hacker Outbreak asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Waves has 58K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Hacker Outbreak's written reviews are positive against 61% of Space Waves's.

Hacker Outbreak ships an update every 10 days, Space Waves fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker Outbreak | Space Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-outbreak/id909745334/reviews) | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 61 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur De Araujo](https://appshunter.io/developer/909745337) | [CrazyGames.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145410933) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacker Outbreak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-outbreak/id909745334)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer typing game where players act as hackers exchanging messages to breach their opponent's device. Connect with friends via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for intense, skill-based digital combat.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer typing combat, Hack opponent's device, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi connectivity, Skill-based texting gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-waves-crazygames/id6748645552)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Dash through a geometric space environment, testing your reflexes and timing across over 80 challenging levels. This rhythm-based arcade game requires precision to navigate obstacles and master flowing momentum. Enjoy addictive gameplay with instant restarts and smooth controls.

**Highlights:** 80+ handcrafted geometric levels, Rhythm-based movement, Precision reflex challenges, Instant restarts, Smooth, responsive controls, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle: Offline Play and No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Play | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Amazing game
- 🎶 Nice and chilling soundtrack
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- ⭐️ Awesome game
- 👍 Easy and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many bots and ads
- 🤖 Crazy amount of ads and bots
- 🤖 Ads after every level
- 🤖 Ads are a consistent issue
- 🤖 Have to watch ads to continue

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Levels are impossible
- Levels are too hard

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Level editor
- Harder levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker Outbreak free?

Hacker Outbreak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Waves free?

Space Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves?

Space Waves is rated higher. Hacker Outbreak averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Space Waves averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves have ads?

Space Waves shows ads; Hacker Outbreak does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hacker Outbreak or Space Waves?

Hacker Outbreak ships an update every 10 days, and Space Waves fortnightly. Most recently, Hacker Outbreak was updated on September 17, 2026 and Space Waves on October 1, 2026.

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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.*