RedApp Lite vs Wave Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RedApp Lite
This app offers a fast, secure, and private browsing experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, a built-in download manager, and the ability to set it as your default browser on iOS 14.
- Fast and secure private browsing
- Advanced tracking and privacy protection
- Integrated download and file manager
- Customizable appearance and toolbar
- Set as default browser (iOS 14+)
- Video playback and background audio
- Widgets for quick access
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RedApp Lite is a private browser, simply provides the fastest, most secure private browsing experience available and is especially more customizable than other private browsers. Main features: • Fast, smart, integrates many great add-ons, security and energy efficiency than other browsers. • Search intelligently. Easily access shortcuts to search providers including Wikipedia, Twitter, YouTube, Amazon etc. • Private browsing. Using Passcode/TouchID or FaceID protection helps you keep more privacy and security in your business. • Tracking Protection. Let you identify advertisers and others who track your online behavior, and remove the cross‑site tracking data they leave behind. • Privacy Protection. Be protected with leading privacy and security features such as HTTPS Everywhere (encrypted data traffic), script blocking, cookie blocking, and private tabs. • Player Manager. You can play video links from YouTube, Vimeo while browsing. Play audio in background and without any annoying ads. • Download Manager, File Manager and Sharing Manager. Let you download, manage files or links and share them to nearby devices. Use Wi-Fi or WebDAV sharing to let you transfer files directly to other nearby devices (mobile or PC). • Widgets. Supports many useful widgets such as Calendar, Top Sites, Your Library, Video Meetings, Tracking Protection, Website Redirects, URL Shortcuts... • Default Browser. From iOS 14, set RedApp Lite as your default browser! Select Settings - scroll down to select RedApp Lite - select RedApp Lite as the Default Browser App. Additional Features: • Appearance. Use system Light/Dark mode or choose a predefined theme. • Theme Color. Change any text color you want. • Toolbar Color. Select a color-coded predefined toolbar. • Customize the toolbar. Allows adding or removing menu buttons. • Address Bar. Displayed at Top or Bottom. • Wallpapers. Set background image for New Tab. • Allows customization of font-size. • Reader Mode. Always on. • Require Passcode/TouchID or FaceID when the screen is locked. • Pop-up blocker. • Saves battery and data. • HTTPS everywhere (for security). • Script blocking. • Browsing history/Reading List/Bookmarks. • Private tabs. • Night Mode. Easily read in low light. • Blocks cookie consent notifications by default. • Use voice search in the browser. • Import/export bookmarks to another browser. AND you can explore other useful features in Settings. RedApp Lite is a compact version of the RedApp browser. Therefore, if you want to experience all the other useful features, you can download RedApp here: https://apps.apple.com/vn/app/redapp-web-browser/id1409063862 Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback is music to our ears, and it helps us make RedApp Lite even better. Got a question? Please drop us a line at: mqmedia29@gmail.com
Wave Browser
Browse the web while contributing to ocean cleanup efforts. This secure and user-friendly browser funds verified ocean cleanup initiatives with every session, helping to remove plastic and trash from waterways.
- Funds ocean cleanup with every session
- Secure and private browsing
- Built-in ad blocker
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Track collective ocean cleanup impact
- Eco-friendly browsing experience
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SURF THE WEB, SAVE THE OCEAN Wave Browser helps clean the ocean with every session. Through our verified partnership with 4ocean, Wave funds real ocean cleanup all while giving you a modern web experience. By 2028, our goal is to remove over 300,000 pounds of plastic and trash from our ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Wave is an eco-friendly browser that turns everyday browsing into impact without changing how you surf the web. WHAT MAKES WAVE BROWSER DIFFERENT? Built for Impact Every session on Wave Browser helps fund verified ocean cleanup. No extra steps needed, just browse the internet like normal. Safe and Secure Wave Browser includes built-in tools to help you browse safely and confidently. From blocking common online threats to tools that help keep your data protected, Wave is built with your security in mind. Simple, Familiar Interface Wave Browser is intuitive and easy to use. Switch over in seconds, no learning curve required. OCEAN-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN Wave isn’t just another browser. It’s a tool for real-world change designed for users who care about transparency, verified action, and ocean impact. With an eco browser like Wave, your time online becomes part of the solution. Track how many pounds of plastic and trash the Wave Browser community has removed and share your collective impact with others. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING: "I browse with Wave because it gives back." "Easy to use browser doing real good for the planet." “A secure browser with a purpose — that’s what I needed.” JOIN THE MOVEMENT You don’t need to change how you browse. You just need to change your browser. With Wave Browser—a green browser on a mission to make our planet healthier—every session supports this goal. It’s a small switch with a big ripple effect. Make every tab count. Download Wave Browser. By clicking “Get,” you agree to install the Wave Browser app, set its in-app search to Yahoo, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wave may update browser settings on iPhone for a better user experience. Questions or feedback? Reach out to our dedicated support team at https://wavebrowser.co/support Terms: https://wavebrowser.co/terms Privacy: https://wavebrowser.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave Browser at none against RedApp Lite's 8. RedApp Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (393 vs 34). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Wave Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RedApp Lite against 4.5 for Wave Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedApp Lite has 393 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of RedApp Lite's written reviews are positive against 71% of Wave Browser's.
RedApp Lite ships an update every 5 days, Wave Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RedApp Lite | Wave Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (393 ratings) — better | 4.5 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 393 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Minh Tran | Eightpoint Technologies |
Customer experience
RedApp Lite
Wave Browser
Bugs and requests
RedApp Lite
Reported bugs
10 issues- Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
- Crashing when opening new tap
- App crashes/uninstalls after update
- Does not save logins
- Pages load in mobile version by default
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- Translation feature shows untrusted connection
- Video quality issues and no sound in player
- Code-password keyboard issues (alphabetic first)
- YouTube not opening for some users
- App not installing after update
Requested features
19 requests- Remove data not linked to you
- Add data not linked to you
- Remove diagnostics
- Add digital fingerprinting blocking
- Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background
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- More icon versions for home screen
- Speed Dial feature
- One-click new tab creation
- Manual quality selection for YouTube videos
- Save YouTube user profile when browser closes
- Ad block for YouTube
- Dark mode for submenus
- Ability to set as default browser
- Copy text from Facebook pages
- Save images from Facebook without difficulty
- Multi-threaded download
- Bypass DPI
- Improve sharpness
- Download various files
Wave Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RedApp Lite
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Large Tip II$24.99
- Large Tip III$49.99
- Large Tip IV$99.99
- Large Tip V$249.99
- Large Tip VI$499.99
Wave Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RedApp Lite free?
Is Wave Browser free?
Which has better reviews, RedApp Lite or Wave Browser?
Do RedApp Lite or Wave Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, RedApp Lite or Wave Browser?
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