Comparison

Invite Smart vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

Invite Smart

Create personalized invitations with unique QR codes for events like weddings, parties, and meetings. Easily generate and share these digital invites, and then use the app to scan and verify each QR code for seamless event management.

Highlights
  • Create invitations with QR codes
  • Generate unique QR codes per invitation
  • Scan and verify QR codes
  • Useful for weddings, parties, meetings
  • Easy creation and sharing
Features
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App for creating invitation with a qr code. It allows you to create individual images that contain unique Qr codes . And then use the app to scan and verify each qr code. Its useful for weddings , parties , meetings and others. Easily create and share .

About

Wave

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WaveScan is the official TicketWave QR scanner app designed for event organizers and staff. Built for speed, accuracy, and simplicity, WaveScan lets you verify tickets instantly using secure TicketWave QR codes. Whether you're managing a small gathering or a large event, WaveScan helps streamline your entry process with reliable scanning, real-time validation, and a clean, distraction-free interface. Key Features Instant QR Code Scanning Scan TicketWave tickets with fast and accurate recognition. Real-Time Ticket Validation Instantly check whether a ticket is valid, already used, or invalid. Simple & Intuitive Interface Designed for event staff to start scanning immediately—no training required. Secure Verification All scans are validated safely via TicketWave’s secure backend. Event-Based Access Quickly view and select events assigned to your staff account. WaveScan is built to make event check-ins smoother, faster, and more reliable. It’s a companion tool for TicketWave organizers and is not intended for ticket purchasing. To buy or manage tickets, please visit ticketwave.com.au.

Screenshots

Invite Smart4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave at none against Invite Smart's 13. Invite Smart's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Invite Smart sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invite Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, Wave every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Invite Smart versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvite SmartWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlatifa almulhemIrantha Rajapaksha

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Invite Smart

Subscriptions2
  • Pro plan$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan$133.991 Month
One-time11
  • 15 Guests$11.99
  • Remove Logo watermark$11.99
  • Upgrade Event$11.99
Show 8 more
  • 20 Guests$13.99
  • 25 Guests$17.99
  • 50 Guests$26.99
  • 100 Guests$39.99
  • 200 Guests$66.99
  • 300 Guests$139.99
  • 400 Guests$179.99
  • 600 Guests$209.99
None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Invite Smart free?
Invite Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Invite Smart or Wave have ads?
Neither Invite Smart nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Invite Smart or Wave?
Invite Smart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wave every 2 months. Most recently, Invite Smart was updated on October 14, 2026 and Wave on October 8, 2026.

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