# Creep Shock vs Wave Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creep Shock at none against Wave Dash's 9. Creep Shock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Wave Dash's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (11K vs 87). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Dash sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Creep Shock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Dash has 11K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Creep Shock's written reviews are positive against 84% of Wave Dash's.

Creep Shock ships an update every 3 months, Wave Dash fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Creep Shock | Wave Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creep-shock/id992029384/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 21 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## What reviewers say

### Creep Shock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creep-shock/id992029384)

Test your reflexes in this challenging arcade game. Tap to make your character jump, timing each leap precisely to avoid falling into the void. Compete with friends to see who can achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Precise jump timing, Avoid void, High score competition, Challenging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Creative concept
- 👍 Stylish minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup
- 🐛 Annoying pop-up ads
- 🐛 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Game is too hard
- 🐛 Lack of new content

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- Immediate crashes on startup
- Random taps do nothing
- High score resetting
- Ads pop up mid-game causing death

**Requested features**

- More characters/unlockables
- Fewer or less intrusive ads


### Wave Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-dash-geometry-arrow/id6748525220)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soccer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Creep Shock free?

Creep Shock 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, Creep Shock or Wave Dash?

Wave Dash is rated higher. Creep Shock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Wave Dash averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Creep Shock or Wave Dash have ads?

Wave Dash shows ads; Creep Shock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Creep Shock or Wave Dash?

Creep Shock ships an update every 3 months, and Wave Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Creep Shock was updated on October 19, 2026 and Wave Dash on October 22, 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.*