Wavelength - Group Chat

Wavelength - Group Chat

Threaded. Secure. Simple.

437 ratings
37 reviews

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This app offers a new approach to group conversations with threaded discussions for different topics. It provides end-to-end encryption for privacy and a history sync feature for seamless onboarding of new members. Users can also interact with an AI assistant within their group chats.

Threaded conversations
Mute individual threads
End-to-end encryption
History sync for new members
AI assistant integration
Secure messaging
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What's New in Wavelength

0.12.9

June 21, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements.

User reviews

Slow and unreliable

Takes hours to “sync” and a message of mine just fails to send without any detail.

Needs moderation features

Wonderfully thoughtful, impressively technical app. The team would quickly add quality features and the premise of a decentralized, no-cloud E2EE platform is a fantastic objective.

Without proper moderation features to block and mute individuals to avoid seeing their content, however, this app is a non-starter for many I wanted to try to bring to the platform.

Several of the initial communities on the platform have incredibly racist and aggressive individuals that can't be avoided because of the lack of moderation tools. This app is best when interacting with dynamic group chats of hundreds of people, but as with any large group, there will be people that a user won't want to interact with.

This app persists the ongoing stereotype of male/pale-run tech startups that don't consider the benefits of moderation tools, making spaces more accessible and inclusive for non-male / non-white users. It perpetuates the Silicon Valley / tech bro / libertarian echo chambers and systemically prevents diverse participation.

After a couple months of use, I left the app and can't consider returning to it until these safety are added on. I grew tired of opening the app to incredibly bigoted viewpoints that I can't avoid reading in groups l'd otherwise want to engage with.
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Needs moderation features

Wonderfully thoughtful, impressively technical app. The team would quickly add quality features and the premise of a decentralized, no-cloud E2EE platform is a fantastic objective.

Without proper moderation features to block and mute individuals to avoid seeing their content, however, this app is a non-starter for many I wanted to try to bring to the platform.

Several of the initial communities on the platform have incredibly racist and aggressive individuals that can't be avoided because of the lack of moderation tools. This app is best when interacting with dynamic group chats of hundreds of people, but as with any large group, there will be people that a user won't want to interact with.

This app persists the ongoing stereotype of male/pale-run tech startups that don't consider the benefits of moderation tools, making spaces more accessible and inclusive for non-male / non-white users. It perpetuates the Silicon Valley / tech bro / libertarian echo chambers and systemically prevents diverse participation.

After a couple months of use, I left the app and can't consider returning to it until these safety are added on. I grew tired of opening the app to incredibly bigoted viewpoints that I can't avoid reading in groups I'd otherwise want to engage with.
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Terrific App // Broken Bot Creator

Wavelength is a great way to build and interact with custom bots but for weeks (months?) it’s been unable to edit or create new ones. The returned server errors don’t affect bots I’ve already created and talk to but I miss being able to make refinements or test new ideas.

ChatGPT is running on 3.5 still and Anthropic’s Claude is just awful. Hoping for improved/restored custom bot support and an updated ChatGPT in the future! Would absolutely pay a subscription to continue using the app and support ongoing development if offered, just wish that main draw for me was still working.
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Primary text service

Awesome app. My whole family uses it. Replaced Messenger and Text. Look forward to any updat. AI was a brilliant addition

User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Messages fail to send without error details

Bug

Sync takes hours to complete

Bug

Bot creation and editing returns server errors

Bug

Bots don't respond when mentioned

Bug

Message button on bot screen non-functional

Bug

App freezes and forgets thread position after reload

Bug

Installation failures on App Store

Bug

macOS app missing fundamental features

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Video upload and file attachment support

Feature

iOS share sheet integration

Feature

Search functionality for conversations

Feature

Message deletion and conversation cleanup

Feature

Emoji reactions on messages

Feature

Text selection and partial message copying

Feature

Multiple message selection

Feature

User mute functionality (separate from blocking)

Feature

Updated ChatGPT version (beyond 3.5)

Feature

Android app version

Feature

Send-to Wavelength from other apps

Feature

Better onboarding for new users

Feature

FAQ

What is Wavelength and how does it work?

Wavelength is a group chat application designed for better organization and security. It allows conversations within a group to be separated into distinct threads, enabling users to mute specific topics without leaving the entire group. This makes managing conversations in large groups more efficient and less overwhelming.

What are the key features of Wavelength?

Key features include effortless threading, allowing users to manage multiple conversations within one group. It offers end-to-end encryption for message privacy, a history sync feature that securely shares recent messages with new members, and the ability to integrate an AI assistant directly into group chats for various tasks.

Is Wavelength free to use?

Based on the provided information, Wavelength is a free application. There are no mentions of subscription fees or in-app purchases, indicating it is available at no cost to users.

How does Wavelength ensure message security?

Wavelength employs state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption, specifically using Double Ratchet encryption. This ensures that only members of the group can read messages, and even the Wavelength team cannot access the content of your conversations, providing a high level of privacy.

What is the history sync feature and why is it useful?

The history sync feature simplifies onboarding new members to a group. When a new person joins, existing members' recent message history is automatically re-encrypted and securely shared. This allows new users to quickly catch up on the conversation without missing crucial information, a novel feature for encrypted messaging apps.