Groups.io App vs Wave73
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groups.io App
This app provides a modern platform for online communities with powerful management tools. It offers advanced features like hashtag organization, topic muting, and integrations with other services. Users can find, join, and manage groups, receiving real-time notifications.
- Advanced group management
- Hashtag archive organization
- Mute individual topics
- Real-time push notifications
- Integrated Chat, Calendar, Polls
- Integrations with RSS, Trello, Github
- Member synchronization with Slack
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Groups.io is the next generation platform for online communities. We are a modern platform for serious communities. Powerful management tools. Mobile ready. No ads, no tracking. We have the most advanced features of any group system, including: - Better archive organization with hashtags - Mute individual topics and hashtags - Advanced group management - Powerful additional features, including Chat, Calendar, Polls, Databases, Wiki, Files and Photos - Additional integrations with RSS, Trello, and Github - Member synchronization with Slack This app lets you: - Find and subscribe to existing groups - Receive real time push notifications about activity in your groups - Create and manage your groups
Wave73
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Wave73 is designed for amateur radio operators who want to connect beyond the airwaves. Instead of guessing who might be nearby, Wave73 lets you check in at a location and instantly see other hams around you. With Wave73 you can: • Check in and become visible to nearby operators • See who is currently at the same location • Call CQ to signal you’re available • Send a Wave with an optional note to coordinate a quick meet Whether you’re at a hamfest, a coffee shop, an airport, or traveling, Wave73 helps you turn proximity into real connections. Simple. Immediate. Built for hams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Groups.io App at 15.0 against Wave73's 17.6. 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.
| Parameter | Groups.io App | Wave73 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Groups.io, Inc | Santiago Mejia |
In-app purchases
Groups.io App
No in-app purchases
Wave73
No in-app purchases







