Comparison

Synappx Go vs WAVE ID Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Synappx Go4 screens
WAVE ID Mobile1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Synappx Go versus WAVE ID Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynappx GoWAVE ID Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharp CorporationRF IDeas, Inc

Customer experience

Synappx Go

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WAVE ID Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Synappx Go

No in-app purchases

None

WAVE ID Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Synappx Go free?
Synappx Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVE ID Mobile free?
WAVE ID Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Synappx Go or WAVE ID Mobile?
Synappx Go and WAVE ID Mobile are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Synappx Go or WAVE ID Mobile have ads?
Neither Synappx Go nor WAVE ID Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synappx Go or WAVE ID Mobile?
Synappx Go ships an update every 4 months, and WAVE ID Mobile every 25 months. Most recently, Synappx Go was updated on June 4, 2026 and WAVE ID Mobile on July 5, 2026.

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