WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) vs TRBOnet Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)
This app transforms your mobile device into a secure, real-time push-to-talk communication tool. It enables group and private voice calls, text messaging, and user presence over any network connection, integrating with land mobile radio systems.
- Real-time push-to-talk voice communication
- Secure group and private calls
- Group text messaging
- User presence and location information
- Integration with land mobile radio systems
- AES256 encryption
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The WAVE Mobile Communicator turns your iOS device into a multi-channel push-to-talk handset for fully secure, real-time push-to-talk (PTT) voice communications anywhere you have a network connection. WAVE is the industry's most powerful and flexible push-to-talk over broadband solution for secure, real-time collaboration on any device over any network in any location. WAVE transforms smartphones, tablets and PCs into team communication tools and integrates with land mobile radio (LMR) to provide unified voice, text messaging and presence in a single, easy-to-use application. • Carrier agnostic, use any 3G, 4G LTE, public WiFi or private data network connection • AES256 encryption of all communications • Group Calls for secure one-to-many communications • Private Calls for secure one-to-one communications • Group text messaging • User Presence & Location information • Capable of supporting hundreds of voice channels / talkgroups • Remote PTT accessories for most devices (wired headsets, badge microphones) The WAVE Mobile Communicator is available with the WAVE 5000 and WAVE 3000 solutions from Motorola Solutions, Inc. Twisted Pair Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. WAVE 5000 (v5.7.3-5.11) Developed as a highly scalable, feature rich, enterprise grade PTT solution, WAVE 5000 enables full interoperability between different radio systems and extends the reach of these systems using any combination of broadband networks and devices. Radio Integration(s): Motorola ASTRO 25 with wireline interface Motorola ASTRO 25 and TETRA with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface Other vendor P25 and non-P25 systems with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface WAVE 5000 supports up to 3,000 users. WAVE 3000 (v1.2) Optimized for Motorola MOTOTRBO systems with a wireline interface, WAVE 3000 offers radio extension to smartphones and tablets using a simple appliance server for ease of deployment, management and support. WAVE 3000 can support up to 500 users. Radio Integration: Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. If you are interested in learning more about WAVE and its capabilities, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/WAVE. By downloading our app, you agree to the End User Licensing Agreement and can download here: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/docs/products/voice-applications/wave/wave-end-user-license-agreement.pdf
TRBOnet Mobile
This app connects users to dispatchers and other users via Wi-Fi or cellular data, emulating console functionality. It supports voice and data communication, location tracking, and safety features for business operations.
- Group and private calls
- Emergency calls
- Location tracking on maps
- Safety features (Man Down, Shake to Alarm)
- Messaging and chat
- File transfer
- NFC tag reader
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WHEREVER YOU ARE - STAY CONNECTED! TRBOnet's Mobile iOS solution is an application that emulates the regular console and delivers the most important dispatch information to the user's iOS-based device. It helps to interact with 2-way radios, iOS devices and Dispatchers using voice and data via Wi-Fi or the Cellular Data network. The solution also enables personnel and vehicle location tracking on the mobile device. FEATURES: Group and private calls Full duplex private calls to PoC, TETRA users and dispatchers Emergency calls SIP dialer Safety features (Man Down detection, Shake to Alarm, No Movement) Call history and call recording, Request To Talk (Call Alert), Quick video and audio messages Messaging, group and private chats (message statuses, reply to and forward) File transfer, image preview Dispatcher intercom Online location and maps Job Ticketing NFC tag reader for indoor location tracking Support for Bluetooth accessories Redundant servers REQUIREMENTS TRBOnet Enterprise 5.2.5 or higher NOTE Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) and TRBOnet Mobile both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TRBOnet Mobile's. WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) against 3.0 for TRBOnet Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TRBOnet Mobile's.
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) ships an update monthly, TRBOnet Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) | TRBOnet Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | Neocom Software Corporation |
Customer experience
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)
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In-app purchases
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)
No in-app purchases
TRBOnet Mobile
No in-app purchases
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