Comparison

Mark43 Evidence vs WAVE Tactical PTT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mark43 Evidence

Streamline evidence management with this mobile application. It offers efficient and accurate warehouse management, reducing the need for hardware and paperwork. An active user account with Mark43 RMS is required to use the app.

Highlights
  • Efficient evidence management
  • Accurate warehouse management
  • Reduced hardware needs
  • Less paperwork
  • Requires Mark43 RMS account
Features
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Mark43 Evidence Mobile re-imagines evidence management processes from the ground up. Experience efficient, accurate warehouse management with less hardware and less paperwork. Mark43 Evidence Mobile requires an active user account with Mark43 RMS.

About

WAVE Tactical PTT

This app transforms mobile devices into secure push-to-talk communication tools. It offers unified voice, text messaging, and location services, integrating with land mobile radio systems for enhanced workgroup collaboration.

Highlights
  • Secure push-to-talk
  • Unified voice and text messaging
  • Location and presence information
  • Integration with land mobile radio systems
  • AES256 encryption
  • Emergency support
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WAVE Tactical PTT by Motorola Solutions extends your device into a broadband push-to-talk (PTT) handset for fully secure, unified workgroup communications anywhere you have a network connection. This application supports the iOS PTT Framework using WAVE Tactical Server versions 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22.0. WAVE Tactical is the industry's most powerful and flexible work group communication tool for secure PTT on the go. It transforms mobile devices and PCs into team communication tools and integrates with land mobile radio (LMR) to provide unified voice, text messaging, location and presence in a single application. • AES256 encryption of all communications • Group calls for secure one-to-many communications • Private calls for secure one-to-one communications • Group and Private text messaging • Presence & location information • Emergency Support • Remote PTT accessories for most devices (Bluetooth low energy, wired headsets, badge microphones) WAVE Tactical PTT is utilized on the WAVE Tactical System, which is Motorola's highly scalable, feature-rich, enterprise-grade PTT solution. It enables full interoperability between different radio systems and extends the reach of these systems using any combination of broadband networks and devices. Radio Integrations: • Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 with wireline interface • Motorola Solutions DIMETRA with wireline interface • Motorola ASTRO 25 and TETRA with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Motorola MOTOTRBO with wireline interface • Other vendor P25 and non-P25 systems with MOTOBRIDGE wireless interface • Other Analog Radio interfaces WAVE Tactical PTT introduces the iOS PTT Framework and supports the following WAVE Server Releases release 5.20.6, 5.21.3 and 5.22 and newer. It will operate in the following environments. • Public cellular networks, if the device is Mobile Device Managed and configured in Supervised mode • Private cellular network • Pre-configured Wi-Fi networks • Via a VPN over Wi-Fi and cellular networks Note: For use with Wi-Fi networks, the Wi-Fi must be configured via the App Settings under Configure Wi-Fi. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Mark43 Evidence4 screens
WAVE Tactical PTT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WAVE Tactical PTT at 5.0 against Mark43 Evidence's 3.5. Mark43 Evidence's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WAVE Tactical PTT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mark43 Evidence has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mark43 Evidence ships an update every 3 months, WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mark43 Evidence versus WAVE Tactical PTT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMark43 EvidenceWAVE Tactical PTT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark43Motorola Solutions, Inc

Customer experience

Mark43 Evidence

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

WAVE Tactical PTT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mark43 Evidence

No in-app purchases

None

WAVE Tactical PTT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mark43 Evidence free?
Mark43 Evidence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVE Tactical PTT free?
WAVE Tactical PTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mark43 Evidence or WAVE Tactical PTT?
WAVE Tactical PTT is rated higher. Mark43 Evidence averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while WAVE Tactical PTT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mark43 Evidence or WAVE Tactical PTT have ads?
Neither Mark43 Evidence nor WAVE Tactical PTT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mark43 Evidence or WAVE Tactical PTT?
Mark43 Evidence ships an update every 3 months, and WAVE Tactical PTT every 2 months. Most recently, Mark43 Evidence was updated on October 7, 2026 and WAVE Tactical PTT on October 24, 2026.

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