Wave Cloud Phone vs BottleDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wave Cloud Phone
This app allows you to make and receive calls using your Wave voice service number on your mobile device. It offers features like simultaneous ringing, conference calls, voicemail, and contact syncing. Calls made via Wi-Fi can help avoid roaming and cellular charges.
- Make and receive calls on mobile
- Simultaneous ringing across devices
- 3-way conference and call transfer
- Voicemail alerts and retrieval
- Contact synchronization
- Wi-Fi calling to avoid charges
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Stay connected while on the go. The Wave calling app extends the reach of your Wave voice services while using your favorite handheld device. Features included: • Make and Receive calls on your mobile phone or tablet using your Wave-provided number • Simultaneously rings across all devices including connected smart phones and tablets • Enjoy calling features such as 3 way conference and Call Transfer • Voicemail alerts and Message retrieval • Sync your contacts across multiple devices • Make Calls via Wi-Fi that avoid roaming and cellular call plan charges Wave Business customers can also add Presence, Chat, SMS and conferencing features to enable a more comprehensive communications solution. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: • You must be a Wave phone customer to use this app. Please call Wave to subscribe: Residential customers: 855-971-1252 Business customers: 844-910-8519 • Requires WiFi or 4G/5G access. Use of these services may incur additional charges. • THIS APP DOES NOT MAKE EMERGENCY 911 CALLS. It will automatically switch to your 4G/5G cellular network to complete a call to 911. About Wave: Wave is a leading provider of fiber internet, voice, and video services on the West Coast. For more information, visit gowave.com or wavebusiness.com. Copyright: 2022 ©WaveDivision Holdings, LLC
BottleDrop
Easily return deposit containers and receive your refund. Access your account card, view your balance and bag history, and find nearby return locations. Manage your account information and receive important notifications.
- Return deposit containers
- Receive refunds
- Access account card
- View account balance
- Track bag history
- Find return locations
- Update account information
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BottleDrop is the easiest way to return your deposit containers and get your refund. With the app, you can access your account card, view your account balance and bag history, find locations, update your account information, receive account notifications, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wave Cloud Phone at 3.6 against BottleDrop's 2.3. Wave Cloud Phone also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BottleDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, 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.
Wave Cloud Phone holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Wave Cloud Phone's written reviews are positive against 11% of BottleDrop's.
Wave Cloud Phone ships an update every 5 months, BottleDrop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave Cloud Phone | BottleDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (43 ratings) — better | 2.3 (104 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 104 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RCN Telecom Services, LLC | Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative |
Customer experience
Wave Cloud Phone
BottleDrop
Bugs and requests
Wave Cloud Phone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BottleDrop
Reported bugs
18 issues- Unexpected logout after period of inactivity
- Login failed errors despite correct credentials
- App won't progress past splash/start screen
- Crashes when accessing locations tab
- Internet connectivity error messages despite active connection
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- QR code unreadable by kiosk scanners
- Transfer buttons hidden behind other UI elements
- Venmo/PayPal transfer functionality non-functional
- Password expiration without notification
- Account recognition failures after logout
- Brightness settings not respecting system preferences
- App freezes during account activation
- Bag history not displaying or updating
- Virtual card not appearing in app despite website signup
- Force close required to restore functionality
- Deposits showing as pending indefinitely
- QR code positioning incompatible with larger phones
- Facial recognition not working despite activation
Requested features
11 requests- Dark mode for reduced eye strain in low light
- Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, PIN)
- Manual QR code entry option for unscanned bags
- Transaction history and detailed bag credit breakdown
- In-app bag and label ordering
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- Apple Wallet integration for digital card
- GPS-based location finder instead of manual entry
- Persistent login sessions to avoid constant re-authentication
- In-app cash withdrawal/transfer without kiosk visits
- Email notifications for password resets and account changes
- Account activity notifications
In-app purchases
Wave Cloud Phone
No in-app purchases
BottleDrop
No in-app purchases
