# The Talk. vs TalkWave

The clearest difference is rating: TalkWave at 5.0 against The Talk.'s 4.2. The Talk.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TalkWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Talk. has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Talk. | TalkWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talk/id1567441654/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkwave-share-and-chat/id6745877543/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nu Media Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/958350284) | [华杰 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798861239) |

## What reviewers say

### The Talk.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-talk/id1567441654)

Listen to a 24-hour talk radio station and watch live talk shows on a video channel. Interact with hosts and guests by calling in directly from the app. Get listed in a directory for increased exposure and connect with other users.

**Highlights:** 24-hour talk radio station, Live video talk shows, In-app phone calls, User directory for exposure, Interactive live broadcasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TalkWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkwave-share-and-chat/id6745877543)

This app offers a unique, text-based social networking experience focused on asynchronous, thoughtful communication. It deliberately avoids real-time chat, multimedia, and dating features, encouraging users to engage in more intentional exchanges.

**Highlights:** Pure text-based interaction, Asynchronous messaging, No dating features, Minimalistic user experience, Focused expression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Talk. free?

The Talk. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TalkWave free?

TalkWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Talk. or TalkWave?

TalkWave is rated higher. The Talk. averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TalkWave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Talk. or TalkWave have ads?

TalkWave shows ads; The Talk. does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*