WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) vs Two Way Direct
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
Two Way Direct
This application enables instant, nationwide communication for teams using push-to-talk technology. It offers real-time group or private calls with clear voice quality and GPS tracking, integrating with existing hardware and web dispatch systems.
- Nationwide push-to-talk communication
- Real-time group and private calls
- Crystal-clear voice quality
- GPS tracking
- Integration with TWD radios and Web Dispatch
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Stay connected instantly with the Two Way Direct Nationwide Push-to-Talk (PTT) app. Designed to work seamlessly with the Two Way Direct PTT ecosystem—including the TWD25, TWD50, and TWD100M radios as well as Web Dispatch—this app lets your team communicate in real time across the country with just the push of a button. Enjoy crystal-clear voice quality, instant group or private calls, GPS tracking, and full integration with your existing Two Way Direct devices—all from one easy-to-use platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Two Way Direct at 3.7 against WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)'s 3.0. Two Way Direct also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
Two Way Direct holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Two Way Direct's.
WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) ships an update monthly, Two Way Direct every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WAVE Mobile Communicator PTT (5.11) | Two Way Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Motorola Solutions, Inc | Two Way Direct, Inc. |
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
Two Way Direct
No in-app purchases
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