Synappx Go vs WAVE ID Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synappx Go
Streamline office tasks with this app, offering remote control for Sharp printers and displays. Simplify printing, scanning, and hybrid meetings with seamless integration for enhanced collaboration.
- Remote printer operation (copy, scan, print)
- Scan to cloud storage
- Print release
- Hybrid meeting facilitation
- Remote display control
- Trackpad for device control
- Integration with video conferencing tools
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Synappx Go enhances the experience Sharp multifunction printers (MFPs), Sharp displays and interactive whiteboards through a consistent user experience, remote operation capabilities for efficient collaboration in the office. For Sharp MFPs, Synappx Go helps simplify document copying, scanning and printing. No need to touch and learn the commonly shared printers. Just a tap on the NFC tag or a QR code. Contact your authorized Sharp service provider to install the application and set up your Sharp MFP(s). • The Synappx MFP Lite (No Login) feature enables simple copy and scan to email functions by scanning a QR Code. Synappx Go Lite does not require agent install or NFC tags. • The full Synappx Go application unlocks access to scan/print from cloud storage services, print release, the Collaboration Hub experience, share to display and other collaboration features. For Sharp displays, Synappx Go enables collaboration from users mobile devices that helps organizations create a dynamic collaboration space to bring both on-site and remote team members together, making hybrid meetings more efficient. • Users can start ad-hoc or scheduled meetings with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and GoToConnect by tapping the NFC tag or scanning the QR code. • Synappx automatically connects to in-room audio and camera solutions to instantly engage with both in-room and remote attendees. • Remote operation of web conference features such as volume, microphone, screen share, camera and trackpad are available from the app. • Synappx Go gives you access to cloud storage folders allowing you to share your documents onto the display to edit and save back to their location • The trackpad brings mouse-like control to the fingertips of the users. Open and close any dialog boxes/pop-ups/applications/browsers, control video playback (ie. YouTube), and toggle through open applications quickly • If the meeting is still going but you need to leave, simply click “Leave” to end the session just for you. • When the meeting is over click “End” to close all apps, disconnect the display audio and video, and to end the web conference. This application requires Synappx Go service accounts. Synappx Go collaboration features require Synappx Go Workspace mode. Please refer to the Synappx Go support site for details and a list of supported technologies. For more information, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Go/What-Is-Synappx-Go For more information about the Collaboration features, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Collaboration-Hub/What-Is-Synappx-Collaboration-Hub For more information about the MFP Lite (No Login) version, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/Synappx-Go/Synappx-Go-No-Login-Version/Admin-Setup Feature requests, ideas, questions, go to https://business.sharpusa.com/synappx-support/feedback
WAVE ID Mobile
Transform your mobile device into a secure authentication credential for compatible readers. This app generates a unique ID for your phone, transmitting it wirelessly via Bluetooth for access control.
- Mobile device as authentication credential
- Generates unique user identification number
- Bluetooth transmission to compatible readers
- Works with specific WAVE ID Mobile reader models
- Requires Bluetooth 4.2 or higher
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The WAVE ID Mobile app allows mobile devices to be used as an authentication credential with compatible WAVE ID Mobile readers from rf IDEAS. The app generates an identification number unique to the user’s mobile device and sends it via Bluetooth to the reader. Requirements: 1. A WAVE ID Mobile reader from rf IDEAS, model series RDR-30x8xBKU (the app will not work with series RDR-30x8xAKU). 2. A mobile phone with Bluetooth 4.2 or higher. Note: This application is for illustration purposes only. rf IDEAS cannot guarantee performance across all mobile phone models and operating systems, and does not provide technical support for the application. For information on the WAVE ID Mobile reader and other reader products from rf IDEAS visit www.rfideas.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Synappx Go at every 4 months against WAVE ID Mobile's every 25 months. Synappx Go also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 — 5.0 for Synappx Go against 5.0 for WAVE ID Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synappx Go has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Synappx Go ships an update every 4 months, WAVE ID Mobile every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synappx Go | WAVE ID Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Corporation | RF IDeas, Inc |
Customer experience
Synappx Go
WAVE ID Mobile
In-app purchases
Synappx Go
No in-app purchases
WAVE ID Mobile
No in-app purchases







