Comparison

WAVE ID Mobile vs ESS Solution

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

Head to head
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.

About

ESS Solution

Features
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ESS Solution provides registered users with convenient access to their personal profile information and important service-related updates on iPhone and iPad. LOG IN & SETUP Users sign in using credentials provided during onboarding. Server configuration is available during login and can be updated later if required. DASHBOARD After signing in, users see a personalized welcome along with a summary of recent updates and notifications relevant to their account. USER PROFILE Users can view and manage their personal and contact information in one place. Profile details are accessible from the dashboard and app navigation. UPDATES & NOTIFICATIONS Users can browse announcements and updates, search for specific items, refresh to load the latest information, and view full details. Content can be saved or exported as a PDF for offline reference. ESS Solution is designed for registered users who want a simple and secure way to access their profile information and stay informed through a centralized mobile experience.

Screenshots

WAVE ID Mobile1 screens
ESS Solution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ESS Solution at 12.0 against WAVE ID Mobile's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
WAVE ID Mobile versus ESS Solution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWAVE ID MobileESS Solution
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRF IDeas, IncHadhi Sulaiman

In-app purchases

None

WAVE ID Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ESS Solution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WAVE ID Mobile free?
WAVE ID Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESS Solution free?
ESS Solution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WAVE ID Mobile or ESS Solution have ads?
Neither WAVE ID Mobile nor ESS Solution shows ads.

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