Comparison

SmartWave vs SIDE Zucchetti Axess

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

Head to head
About

SmartWave

Features
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SmartWave consente di interfacciare il tuo smartphone con i tuoi dispositivi Wavemed Modula. L’applicazione presenta due interfacce: - Utente: L’interfaccia utente permette di configurare i parametri fondamentali del tuo dispositivo Wavemed Modula direttamente da smartphone. - Tecnico: L’interfaccia tecnico permette di leggere i parametri chiave e quelli impostati sul tuo dispositivo Wavemed Modula. L’interfaccia viene gestita automaticamente dall’applicazione al momento del login. Se sei un utente: Per registrarsi, un utente dovrà inserire le sue credenziali ed il numero seriale del suo dispositivo Wavemed Modula. Dovrà poi accedere alla schermata del suo dispositivo Wavemed Modula indicata dall’applicazione nella fase di registrazione ed accettare la richiesta. Una volta ultimata la registrazione, l’utente potrà effettuare il login per iniziare a configurare i parametri fondamentali dei suoi Modula! Infatti, tutti i modula acquistati saranno subito visibili e disponibili all’intento dell’app. Se sei un tecnico: Le credenziali di accesso di un tecnico saranno direttamente fornite da Wavemed SRL. A questo punto il tecnico potrà controllare tutti i parametri dei dispositivi Wavemed Modula di sua competenza, inserendo il codice seriale desiderato. Se sei un venditore: L'utente dovrà registrarsi e farsi abilitare l'account da Wavemed Srl. Una volta abilitato l'account, arriverà all'utente la relativa notifica di attivazione. A tal punto, il venditore potrà controllare lo stato delle sue trattative e accedere al catalogo online.

About

SIDE Zucchetti Axess

Features
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SIDE – Your credential wallet to turn your smartphone into an identification device. APP SIDE is a multi credential wallet that allows your smartphone to be used as an RF-card to punch in/out in a Time&Attendance system or to be identified by an access control and open a gate from a maximum of 10 meters away. Attention: requires the use of BLE readers by Zucchetti AXESS Zucchetti AXESS BLE readers, can be connected to any access control and attendance devices equipped with a TTL serial interface. Main features: - Multi credential wallet - Compatible with many credentials such as: Apple QR, Secure QR, Apple NFC, Entry365 - When using Entry365 credential: > all Zucchetti AXESS BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) readers within range are automatically detected > a list of all detected readers, each with its own customizable name, is shown. > The reading distance can be adjusted from the settings of the APP and goes from 30 cm (for T&A applications) up to 10 meters (for Access Control applications: for example opening a gate from the car). - Hands free transactions function available adding iBeacon to your system. - Pefect choice to open a gate with your mobile phone without getting out of the car. APP Features: SIDE receives and holds, credentials from Zucchetti AXESS Cloud Service (Crendential Manager). You will be informed via email that a new credential is available for you. You can use SIDE to download your new credential in your smartphone and use it when you need it. Advantages of SIDE - Greater security by eliminating the risk of duplication of badges. - Reduce the risk of badge exchange by users since the personal smartphone is rarely given to others. - If the employee loses or replaces the smartphone, the credential can be disabled or sent to the new device

Screenshots

SmartWave4 screens
SIDE Zucchetti Axess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartWave at every 3 weeks against SIDE Zucchetti Axess's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWave ships an update every 3 weeks, SIDE Zucchetti Axess every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmartWave versus SIDE Zucchetti Axess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWaveSIDE Zucchetti Axess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWavemed SrlZucchetti Axess S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

SmartWave

No in-app purchases

None

SIDE Zucchetti Axess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartWave free?
SmartWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SIDE Zucchetti Axess free?
SIDE Zucchetti Axess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartWave or SIDE Zucchetti Axess have ads?
Neither SmartWave nor SIDE Zucchetti Axess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartWave or SIDE Zucchetti Axess?
SmartWave ships an update every 3 weeks, and SIDE Zucchetti Axess every 3 months. Most recently, SmartWave was updated on November 3, 2026 and SIDE Zucchetti Axess on October 25, 2026.

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