Grandstream Wave vs IHS UC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grandstream Wave
This app transforms your device into a powerful softphone, enabling high-quality audio and video calls, and seamless meeting participation. Connect to your IP PBX system to call extensions, landlines, and mobile numbers from anywhere with a network connection.
- High-quality audio and video calls
- Schedule and attend meetings
- Join meetings without logging in
- Connect to UCM63XX series IP PBX
- Call extensions, landlines, and mobiles
- Create and join meetings
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Wave turns your device into a softphone that can connect, call, and video conference from anywhere by connecting to a Grandstream UCM63XX series IP PBX. It supports key features such as high-quality audio and video calls, scheduling and attending meeting, and allows joining meetings without logging in. As long as there is a network connection, users can register to UCM63XX series extensions, directly call other extensions, landlines, and mobile numbers, as well as create and join meetings. With Wave, users can enjoy calls and meetings no matter where they are, boosting communication efficiency and productivity for your enterprise.
IHS UC
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Unified Communication – Call, Message & Fax Securely in One App Unified Communication is your all-in-one app for HD voice calling, instant messaging, and mobile faxing, designed for professionals and built for simplicity. Whether you're managing business communication or staying in touch remotely, this app delivers unmatched clarity, speed, and ironclad security. Key Features: Crystal-Clear Voice Calls – Enjoy high-quality, stable audio calling anytime. Instant Messaging – Send texts, voice notes, and media messages with ease. Fax from Mobile – Send and receive faxes on the go. No machines required. Enterprise-Grade Security End-to-end encryption for all calls and messages Secure cloud fax delivery with data protection compliance No data sharing with third parties User-Friendly Design – Lightweight, fast, and easy for anyone to use Whether you're a business owner, remote worker, or on-the-go professional, Unified Communication brings together essential tools in one reliable, secure platform. Download Unified Communication now and simplify how you call, message, and fax, all with top-tier privacy and performance. Developed by Infotech Houston Solution
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IHS UC at every 2 days against Grandstream Wave's every 5 weeks. Grandstream Wave's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grandstream Wave ships an update every 5 weeks, IHS UC every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grandstream Wave | IHS UC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Grandstream | Infotech Houston Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
Grandstream Wave
No in-app purchases
IHS UC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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