# WAVE Mobile Communicator — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of WAVE Mobile Communicator by Motorola Solutions, Inc, rated 3.00/5 from 40 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-mobile-communicator/id1172021005/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-mobile-communicator/id1172021005.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 13 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 12 ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 2/5 — Kinda works *2024-09-16, version 4.13.0* Disappointed that the app continues to disconnect from the internet on a regular basis. ### 2/5 — Password *2019-08-30, version 4.5.0* Cannot save password for quick login. A quick login is very necessary most of the time. ### 2/5 — Bad Update *2019-03-06, version 4.3.0* Why would you remove the enlarge PTT button? This was a useful function that you have replaced with an entirely too easy to activate emergency function. No reason you can't have both. Good job reducing the functionality. ### 2/5 — Gov user *2019-02-15, version 4.2.1* The sign-on process is too cumbersome for an emergency communications application the application should store all sign-on information the host name should be visible during typing the application color palette still leaves much to be desired. This app is not much of an improvement if you’d like to contact me I can be reached at 757-864-9338. ### 2/5 — Not iOS 12 friendly *2018-10-19, version 4.2.1* After upgrading to iOS 12, we discovered that the WAVE app goes to sleep when the screen is inactive. This has caused major Issues and missed calls. Motorola can do better than this. Still waiting for the fix from Motorola. ### 2/5 — A new enhancement to improve Wave *2017-12-22, version 4.1.2* I’ve sold this solution to many clients and one follow up comment I’ve received on a continuous basis is “can they get the “BLUE” circle that you touch to communicate , can we get it to change colors when someone else is keying up. So that your eye picks it up and you don’t miss the call if you’re in a loud environment. Please help us out with this “WAVE” . It’s very important that we make this communication solution simple to use. ### 2/5 — App website *2017-06-27, version 4.0.9* Works well once you manage to get connected but even after a call to tech support to reset my password the online app would not let me log in or reset my password. That kills it for me. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Too slow *2023-02-12, version 4.13.0* Engineers need to do their due diligence to correct the update location lag. Min of 5 seconds is more like 10 seconds. Terminate of adjust… Monicule, Intrepid Response, ES Chat, ATAK and LIFERING by Major Caps can run BF tracking at near real-time… Motorola needs to answer phones and help customers with critical high STAKES! ### 1/5 — Terrible and unreliable *2022-12-21, version 4.13.0* This app crashes and becomes disconnected constantly. My employer has insisted on it for over 3 years and we end up having to communicate by phone more than half the time. Press the talk button during a transmission crashes it. When the phone is locked and you press the pause symbol it crashes. If you are in a plane (we use it for medevac) and it was the last app you used - unlock the phone and it crashes or logs you out. You would think with a name like Motorola and this much time it would be reliable but it’s not. The app tries to emulate A real radio, but it is internet data connection dependent. Text and voice messages are more reliable. At least then you get the message when you get back in service range. With this app the communication is lost. ### 1/5 — Connection issues *2022-11-11, version 4.13.0* Continuously signs itself out. I often have to log back into the app multiple times a day even went on strong Wi-Fi. Also the ability to re-organize the order of channels would be great ### 1/5 — Will NOT stay connected *2022-03-28, version 4.12.0* The app disconnects its self all the time. Would not recommend it at all. ### 1/5 — IPhone 13 Pro Distorted Audio *2021-09-27, version 4.11.0* Distorted audio on new iPhone 13 Pro. iPhone 11 audio sounds good. ### 1/5 — Issue of incoming call drops out Blue tooth device *2020-07-11, version 4.7.3* Whilst running the app and useing a blue tooth headset you run the risk of dropping the device off when a call is answered. This is not consistent with every call but does happen. For mission critical use it’s not good as the inbuilt speaker in your phone is now active. This is a known issue which has not been addressed. ### 1/5 — CID Lt *2019-09-13, version 4.5.0* Our agency has this system. I like the idea and it’s really handy when it works. But, we have had nothing but trouble with it despite putting a lot into it. Ours hasn’t worked in at least 4-5 months. Constant issues. ### 1/5 — Is this app still actively maintained? *2019-08-08, version 4.4.0* Do developers ever test it themselves? Bluetooth connections unreliable. App randomly logs user out. ### 1/5 — Don’t upgrade to iOs12 *2018-09-20, version 4.2.0* App doesn’t work in the background in iOS12, only if you have the app up on your screen. This makes the app useless now. ### 1/5 — Group Tab *2018-06-07, version 4.1.3* On the older version while in the group tab you could see when a group was talking, even if everything was muted. Now that is gone. If you have 7-8 groups you have no idea which one is keyed up and talking. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Update *2024-01-10, version 4.13.0* When is Motorola planning to update this in the Apple App Store? Our companies cyber security team won’t allow us to purchase this because it hasn’t been updated in over a year while Android and other versions have more recent updates. ### 5/5 — Sound *2022-06-06, version 4.13.0* Can you remove the beep alert before ever transmission ### 5/5 — Instant PTT *2017-08-30, version 4.0.10* Great application for instant PTT over cellular. Any Device-Any Network-Anywhere. Integrates with LMR radio system to provide extended radio coverage. Provides Team Communication solution. ### 5/5 — Great new features *2017-05-04, version 4.0.5* Best in class encrypted push to talk with both cloud and on prem offerings. ### 4/5 — Reliable smart phone tactical comms app *2024-09-18, version 4.13.0* I like the stability of the app. Comms are clear and precise thanks to TOT timer of 60 seconds sonibody can hog the mike. PTT priority also helps moderator to cut off ramblers. ### 4/5 — Password - Save *2019-04-03, version 4.3.0* Can no longer save password for quick login. ### 4/5 — Great App *2018-11-25, version 4.2.1* Works just like it is supposed to. I will give it five stars once Wave supports the Apple Watch. That would be awesome. ### 3/5 — Works OK *2024-06-15, version 4.13.0* The app functions fine for me, but lacks some nice features that other PTT apps have. Would be nice to see some regular updates and watch OS support for using the Apple Watch as a PTT. ### 3/5 — Needs work *2019-10-17, version 4.5.3* Needs Touch ID login and option to get rid of the beep at the start of each transmission ### 3/5 — Mic Gain *2018-04-27, version 4.1.2* Mic gain needs to be lower at standard setting. --- *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 2026-06-10.*