# Wave – Meet Friends & Chat — Find People, Match & Talk

> Social networking app for meeting new friends via a mutual wave system. (iPhone/iPad app by John Leonardo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-meet-friends-and-chat/id6754500401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Leonardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134695061)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-meet-friends-and-chat/id6754500401/reviews.md

## What is Wave?

Discover. Connect. Chat. Meet amazing people from around the world with Wave!

Wave is a fresh, interactive way to meet new friends and build genuine connections. With our innovative "wave" system, you control who you connect with while enjoying a beautiful, intuitive experience designed for real conversations.

MEET NEW FRIENDS
Browse a vibrant grid of profiles from people around the globe. See who is online in real-time and discover genuine connections with people who share your interests.

THE WAVE SYSTEM
Wave at someone you find interesting. If they wave back, it’s a match! Start chatting right away with people who are genuinely interested in meeting you. No awkward cold messages — just real interest on both sides.

INSTANT MESSAGING
Once connected through mutual waves, chat with anyone anytime. Express yourself freely with a sleek, intuitive interface that makes conversations feel natural and fun.

STAND OUT & SHINE
Customize your profile with premium border colors and animated glow effects to catch more eyes in Discover. Boost your visibility to reach more people. Post shoutouts to the community to get noticed instantly.

PREMIUM FEATURES
- Message Anyone: Connect directly with people you like
- Get 10x More Visibility: Boost your profile to the top of Discover
- Broadcast to Everyone: Share your vibe with the community via Shoutouts
- Stand Out Visually: Custom border colors that catch eyes
- Shine Bright: Animated glow effects for maximum impact

FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE
- Sign up securely in seconds
- Real-time online status indicators
- Notifications for new waves and messages
- Age display preferences
- Privacy controls with blocking capabilities
- Coin system for premium features
- Mutual waves list for easy access
- Beautiful purple-themed UI
- Smooth, lightning-fast performance

START WAVING
Premium features like boosts, custom colors, glow effects, and shoutouts are available through optional in-app purchases.

Wave is the app for people who want to:
- Meet friends from different cultures and backgrounds
- Have genuine conversations with interested matches
- Express themselves with unique profile customizations
- Build meaningful connections in a safe environment
- Discover new friendships

Download Wave now and start your journey to meaningful connections. Your next great friendship is just a wave away!

Terms of Service: https://byjohnleonardo.com/terms/wave
Privacy Policy: https://byjohnleonardo.com/privacy/wave

## Key features

- Mutual wave matching system
- Real-time profile browsing
- Instant messaging
- Profile customization
- Community shoutouts
- Privacy controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack (3,000 Coins) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (300 Coins) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack (1,100 Coins) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack (6,500 Coins) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-meet-friends-and-chat/id6754500401/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun app

*2025-11-04*

It’s a nice way to meet other people, chat and meet them in person.

## Frequently asked questions about Wave

### How does Wave's matching system work?

Wave uses a mutual 'wave' system. You can 'wave' at someone you find interesting, and if they wave back, it's a match, allowing you to start chatting immediately.

### Can I customize my profile on Wave?

Yes, you can customize your profile with premium border colors and animated glow effects to increase your visibility and catch more attention in the Discover section.

### What are the premium features in Wave?

Premium features include the ability to message anyone directly, get 10x more visibility, broadcast to the community via shoutouts, and use custom border colors and animated glow effects.

### Is Wave free to use?

Wave is free to download and use. Premium features are available through optional in-app purchases using a coin system.

### Does Wave have ads?

Wave does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for users.

### What age rating does Wave have?

Wave is rated 17+ by the app stores, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

### How often is Wave updated?

The app was last updated on January 21, 2026, with version 1.0.5, suggesting regular updates to improve performance and add features.

### What devices is Wave available on?

Wave is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-01-21

We’ve updated our App Store listing to better highlight how Wave helps you find and match with new friends. This update also includes general performance improvements.

### 1.0.4 — 2025-12-22

- Fixed issue where after clearing cache, no pictures load in the whole app
- Fixed issue where sometimes (~1% of the time) it incorrectly loads our own profile picture instead of the user we're chatting with
- Added loading indicators (skeleton views) to profile pictures
- Small performance improvements (speed, memory+disk usage)

### 1.0.3 — 2025-11-02

features:
- you can now send photos in chat!
- you can now send audio messages in chat!
- you can now wave to all users with one button click!
- ability to sort users by popularity
- ability to report user directly from chat

improvements:
- messages send quicker now, no more waiting (optimistic updates)
- inbox loads a lot more efficiently with more messages (fixed n+1 query problem by enriching conversations w/ profile data)
- shoutouts load quicker now (cached if we liked to avoid n+1 query problem)
- tab switching is smoother (reduced animation and don't teardown listeners on view change)
- you can now see your own profile in Discover view
- waves are now sorted by time (most recent are now at the top)

### 1.0.2 — 2025-11-01

- Expanded localizations/translations from 39% translated to 75% translated for all 10 supported languages
- Fixed a few bugs

### 1.0.1 — 2025-10-30

New Features:
- Continue as Guest option for trying Wave without an account
- Profile customizations (borders & glows) now show your actual picture in previews
- Currently applied effects are pre-selected when opening customization screens
- Login screen now features a beautiful carousel showcasing Wave's best features
- Haptic feedback added throughout the app for better tactile experience

Improvements:
- Profile pictures now look crisp and sharp with native iOS cropping tool
- Glow effects on profiles are more subtle and polished in Discover view
- Username requirements now allow 1-20 characters (was 3-20)
- Text colors in customization screens are easier to read
- Smoother animations and faster screen transitions throughout the app

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed inbox conversations not loading properly
- Fixed notification preferences not loading correctly at app startup
- Fixed Discover view flickering when users update their profiles
- Fixed blocked users screen not having a close button
- Fixed memory leak in chat view when rapidly switching conversations

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*