Comparison

Waveful vs iorUp

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

iorUp

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for life in Japan, offering job listings, real estate opportunities, and essential living information. It caters to both individuals looking to relocate or live in Japan and employers seeking candidates.

Highlights
  • Job listings for various communities
  • Employer job posting
  • Real estate listings
  • Owner rental postings
  • Latest news and snaps
  • Essential living guides for Japan
  • Multilingual support (Myanmar, Japanese, English)
Features
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iorUp – Your Urban Life Guide in Japan! iorUp helps people in Japan find jobs, housing or real-estate, snaps, news, and other essential information to make life easier. It also supports those people who are planning to move to Japan and anyone passionate about living in Japan. :small_blue_diamond: Features: • Job listings tailored to different communities. • Not just for job seekers—employers can post jobs and find candidates easily. • Latest snaps and news updates from all over the world. • Real estate listings for easy house hunting. • Real estate isn’t just for seekers—owners can post for renting. • Essential living guides, and more information about Japan. • Available in Myanmar, Japanese, and English languages. :calling: Download iorUp now and simplify your life in Japan!

Screenshots

Waveful4 screens
iorUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iorUp at none against Waveful's 22. iorUp also leads on ads (none vs shown). Waveful's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Waveful sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. iorUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 iorUp. 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 iorUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waveful ships an update every 4 days, iorUp every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Waveful versus iorUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavefuliorUp
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 — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size307 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDennis MottaIORCP Company Limited

Customer experience

Waveful

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

iorUp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 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

iorUp

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
None

iorUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waveful free?
Waveful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iorUp free?
iorUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waveful or iorUp?
iorUp is rated higher. Waveful averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while iorUp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Waveful or iorUp have ads?
Waveful shows ads; iorUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Waveful or iorUp?
Waveful ships an update every 4 days, and iorUp every 9 days. Most recently, Waveful was updated on October 29, 2026 and iorUp on October 28, 2026.

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