Wave Cloud Phone vs PTS Dialer
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
PTS Dialer
This app simplifies making priority government emergency calls, including GETS and WPS. It offers an easy-to-use interface optimized for one-hand operation, stores PINs securely, and provides quick access to frequently called numbers and call history. It's designed for emergency preparedness users.
- Streamlined GETS and WPS call initiation
- One-hand operation optimized UI
- Secure GETS PIN storage
- Access numbers from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, Recents
- Call log for recent calls
- WPS/GETS test call functionality
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WPS and GETS calls made easy. The PTS Dialer app provides a streamlined way of making priority Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) calls. These services are provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). For more detailed information about GETS and WPS, go to https://www.cisa.gov/pts BENEFITS • Easy to use in emergency conditions • Speeds up priority calling process • Significantly reduces dialing errors compared to manual calls • Eliminates the need to carry a physical GETS card KEY FEATURES • User interface optimized for one-hand operation • GETS PIN is stored on the phone to increase security • Destination number can be entered from Frequent Calls, Contacts, Keypad, or Recents • Recents provides a log of latest calls made from within the app • Frequent Calls displays most often called numbers using the app • Convenient WPS/GETS test call functionality More information about GETS and WPS: The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; first responders; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the landline network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PTS Dialer at 63% against Wave Cloud Phone's 15%. PTS Dialer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
PTS Dialer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Wave Cloud Phone's written reviews are positive against 63% of PTS Dialer's.
Wave Cloud Phone ships an update every 5 months, PTS Dialer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave Cloud Phone | PTS Dialer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (43 ratings) | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RCN Telecom Services, LLC | Global Solutions Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
Wave Cloud Phone
PTS Dialer
In-app purchases
Wave Cloud Phone
No in-app purchases
PTS Dialer
No in-app purchases
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