Wave vs Coasterly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wave
This rideshare service prioritizes safety for both riders and drivers. It utilizes advanced technology and thorough driver screening, including FBI-level background checks, to provide a secure and convenient travel experience.
- Prioritizes rider safety
- Thorough driver screening
- FBI-level background checks
- Equitable driver compensation
- Comprehensive driver coverage
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Wave rideshare puts safety first. We value our riders and drivers. We employ advanced technologies to ensure the safest, most convenient rideshare experience. As a rider, you can rest assured that your driver has been thoroughly screened and verified. Every driver is required to do an FBI-level background check. As a driver, you can expect to be paid more, treated more equitably, and covered more comprehensively.
Coasterly
Explore the world of roller coasters and theme parks with a vast database of rides and parks. Log your experiences, discover new attractions, and plan your next adventure with interactive maps and smart filters.
- Massive coaster database
- Detailed park profiles
- Interactive map
- Personal ride logbook
- Smart coaster filters
- Modern iOS interface
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Coasterly is the fun, modern way to explore the thrilling world of roller coasters and theme parks—past and present. Whether you’re planning your next park trip, logging your rides, or just geeking out over coaster stats, this app has you covered. Massive Coaster Database – Discover steel, wood, hybrid, and even defunct coasters from around the world. Park Profiles – Browse parks with their full coaster lineups, both current and historical. Interactive Map – See where your favorite rides are located and find new parks to explore. Personal Logbook – Track the coasters you’ve ridden and build your own ride history. Smart Filters – Toggle steel, wood, hybrid, and defunct coasters to customize your browsing experience. Modern Design – Built for iOS 26 with a sleek, Liquid Glass interface and smooth navigation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave at 63% against Coasterly's 0%. Wave also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). Coasterly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coasterly's.
Wave ships an update every 6 weeks, Coasterly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wave | Coasterly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 850 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IBG Mobile/Diondre Lewis | Josh Fenton |
Customer experience
Wave
Coasterly
In-app purchases
Wave
No in-app purchases
Coasterly
No in-app purchases
