Comparison

Waveful vs Motion

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

Head to head
About

Waveful

This platform empowers users to become influencers by providing tools to gain followers and views rapidly. It fosters authentic self-expression and offers a unique monetization system to support creators from day one. Engage with a supportive community that celebrates creativity and genuine connection.

Highlights
  • Gain followers and views quickly
  • High engagement with likes and comments
  • Monetize content from day one
  • Authentic self-expression
  • Connect with like-minded users
  • Supportive creator community
Features
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Tired of being just another face in the crowd on social media? Waveful is where you can break through the noise and become the influencer you were born to be! Here’s what sets Waveful apart: GAIN FOLLOWERS AND VIEWS AT LIGHTNING SPEED Waveful's unique algorithm helps you connect with people who genuinely care about what you have to share. UNMATCHED ENGAGEMENT Get ready for a tsunami of views, likes and comments! Waveful’s community thrives on supporting each other and celebrating creativity. KICKSTART AS A CREATOR WITH MONETIZATION Waveful unique monetisation system allows creators to get support from their fans. Start to monetize from day one. AUTHENTIC SELF-EXPRESSION Waveful is a place where you can truly be yourself, without fear of judgment or censorship. Share your unique perspective and connect with people who get you. Ready to take your social media game to the next level? Join the community today and unleash your creativity SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Waveful offers an optional subscription which, once purchased, it automatically renews for $6.99 per month and enables premium features in the App. This price is for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If purchased the subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your Apple Account settings at least 24 hours before the current periods ends. You can go to your Apple Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your Apple Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms of use here: https://waveful.com/terms-of-use Read the privacy policy here: https://waveful.com/privacy

About

Motion

Connect directly with your favorite creators through private messages and exclusive content. Subscribe to join community group chats and enjoy ad-free, high-quality material.

Highlights
  • 1-to-1 Creator Conversations
  • Exclusive Subscriber Content
  • Community Group Chats
  • Ad-Free Content Experience
  • Virtual Coin Messaging
Features
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We provide a platform for you to connect personally with your favorite creators. 1-to-1 Conversations: Use our virtual coins to message your favorite creators. Tell them how much you love their content, or ask them the question that's been on your mind. Exclusive Content: Subscribe to your favorite creator for access to content unavailable elsewhere. Here, you don't have to worry about ads or clickbait, just good content. Join a Community: Every subscription automatically adds you to a group chat with other subscribers. Connect and share your common interests.

Screenshots

Waveful4 screens
Motion2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Motion at free against Waveful's subscription. Motion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Waveful's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Waveful sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Motion sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Waveful against 5.0 for Motion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waveful has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Waveful's written reviews are positive against 100% of Motion's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Waveful versus Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavefulMotion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDennis MottaPhi Vision, Inc.

Customer experience

Waveful

All ratings1,697 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews727 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%

Motion

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Waveful

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Difficulty finding missed comments or notifications

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced analytics and reporting
  • Scheduling tools for content planning
  • Tiered membership options for creators

Motion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Waveful

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$6.991 Month
One-time21
  • Goodies Pack 1$0.99
  • 4 Superlikes$1.99
  • Goodies Pack 2$1.99
Show 18 more
  • Goodies Pack 3$2.99
  • Goodies Pack 4$3.99
  • Goodies Pack 5$4.99
  • Special Color$4.99
  • 11 Superlikes$4.99
  • Goodies Pack 8$7.99
  • 24 Superlikes$9.99
  • Goodies Pack 10$9.99
  • Goodies Pack 15$14.99
  • Goodies Pack 20$19.99
  • 50 Superlikes$19.99
  • 130 Superlikes$49.99
  • Goodies Pack 50$49.99
  • 300 Superlikes$99.99
  • Goodies Pack 100$99.99
  • Goodies Pack 200$199.99
  • Goodies Pack 300$299.99
  • Goodies Pack 500$499.99
6 purchases

Motion

One-time6
  • 10 Coins$1.99
  • 50 Coins$9.99
  • 100 Coins$17.99
Show 3 more
  • 150 Coins$24.99
  • 500 Coins$74.99
  • 1000 Coins$149.99

Questions

Is Waveful free?
Waveful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motion free?
Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Waveful or Motion?
Motion is rated higher. Waveful averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Motion averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Waveful or Motion have ads?
Waveful shows ads; Motion does not.

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