Loop Messenger vs Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop Messenger
Organize your group conversations with this secure and spam-free messaging app. It offers streamlined chat, direct messaging within groups, and extensive customization options. Ideal for various communities seeking efficient and private communication.
- Streamlined group messaging
- Direct messaging in groups
- Customizable chat experience
- Industry-leading security
- Intuitive interface
- Robust group controls
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Embrace the Future of Group Messaging with Loop Messenger – Where conversations are organized, secure, and spam-free. Tailored for those who value a clutter-free messaging environment, Loop Messenger is emerging as the superior alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and Slack. KEY FEATURES - Streamlined Group Messaging: Say goodbye to chaotic chat streams. Loop ensures your important discussions stay focused and on track. - Direct Messaging: Never miss vital messages. Loop's innovative system allows for direct, private conversations in group settings. - Customizable Chat Experience: Personalize with over 1,500 emojis and multiple themes. Make your chat environment truly yours. - Broad Appeal: Ideal for gaming groups, businesses, schools, church groups, and more. Loop is versatile and adaptable. - Uncompromising Security: Industry-leading encryption (TLS 1.2 and AES256) and SOC2 Type II Compliant for peace of mind. - Easy to Use: Enjoy an intuitive interface with powerful controls. Manage topics, notifications, and more with ease. - Robust Group Controls: Efficiently manage your group chats with advanced options like message deletion, editing, and copying. Why Choose Loop? Loop Messenger is more than an app – it's a movement towards better, more efficient communication. Our commitment to privacy, coupled with a user-friendly design, makes Loop the premier choice for anyone seeking an elevated messaging experience. Download Loop Messenger today for free – no hidden charges, no in-app purchases. Join the mission and experience the best in group messaging.
Wave
A privacy-focused messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted chats without requiring sign-ups or personal information. It utilizes a decentralized network for enhanced user control and supports both one-to-one and group conversations.
- End-to-end encryption
- No sign-up required
- Decentralized network
- One-to-one and group chats
- Optional Bluesky integration
- Ad-free and tracker-free
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Wave: Secure Messaging Wave is a privacy-first messaging app built for people who value security, simplicity, and control. Chat freely without signing up, sharing personal details, or trusting centralized servers. You can start messaging instantly. Wave uses end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you and the people you’re chatting with can read messages. Conversations are encrypted on your device and decrypted only by recipients. Powered by XMTP, Wave is built on a decentralized messaging network reducing reliance on central servers and giving users more control over their conversations. Wave supports fast one-to-one messaging and secure group conversations in a clean, minimal interface with no clutter or distractions. You can optionally connect your Bluesky account to message people you already know, or simply use Wave on its own without linking any account. Wave is designed with privacy at its core, with end-to-end encrypted messages, a privacy-first architecture, and no ads or trackers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Loop Messenger at 40 against Wave's 1. Loop Messenger also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Loop Messenger against 5.0 for Wave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop Messenger has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Loop Messenger ships an update every 10 days, Wave every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Loop Messenger | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Collaborative Tools Inc. | Simhadri Bogula |
Customer experience
Loop Messenger
Wave
In-app purchases
Loop Messenger
No in-app purchases
Wave
No in-app purchases
