# LINX vs Wave Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Connect at 4.8 against LINX's 4.2. Wave Connect also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). LINX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Connect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. LINX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave Connect has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

LINX ships an update every 6 months, Wave Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINX | Wave Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linx/id1089908927/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-connect/id6448073850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixeline Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/646567289) | [Wave Connect Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681900384) |

## What reviewers say

### LINX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linx/id1089908927)

This app helps attendees navigate conferences with features like agenda viewing, attendee chat, and speaker listings. It also allows for photo uploads to enhance the event experience.

**Highlights:** Conference agenda management, Attendee chat functionality, Photo uploading, Speaker directory, Event engagement tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-connect/id6448073850)

Create, share, and manage professional digital business cards using QR codes or Apple Wallet. Customize your profile to make a lasting impression and easily grow your network. Streamline contact management and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Create digital business cards, Share via QR code, Apple Wallet, email, Scan and save contacts, Smart contact manager, Productivity booster, CRM integrations, Networking analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $84.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick setup and efficient workflow
- 💼 Excellent for networking and lead capture
- 📱 Apple Wallet and QR code integration
- 💰 Free or very cost-effective pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading failures
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 Photos won't upload or display properly
- 🐛 White screen when previewing/sharing cards
- 🐛 Video content disappears unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or launch
- Google sign-on process broken
- Photos shuffle out of order automatically
- Photos fail to upload with no error feedback
- Video uploads disappear after initial success

**Requested features**

- Social media links integration
- Website and video links support
- Meeting calendar integrations
- Download contact to device option on web view
- Better photo ordering and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINX free?

LINX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave Connect free?

Wave Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LINX or Wave Connect?

Wave Connect is rated higher. LINX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wave Connect averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do LINX or Wave Connect have ads?

Neither LINX nor Wave Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LINX or Wave Connect?

LINX ships an update every 6 months, and Wave Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, LINX was updated on September 11, 2026 and Wave Connect on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*