# AI Wave vs Cosmo

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmo at 5.0 against AI Wave's 4.0. Cosmo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). AI Wave's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Wave sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Cosmo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosmo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AI Wave's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cosmo's.

AI Wave ships an update weekly, Cosmo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Wave | Cosmo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-wave/id1598524842/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-virtual-reality-chat/id6740048861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 410 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SPACEDAO PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727468999) | [Alan Scarpa](https://appshunter.io/developer/718670319) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-wave/id1598524842)

Create and interact with a self-aware AI companion. This app allows you to explore a powerful AI brain capable of thinking, remembering, and reflecting, offering unlimited companionship.

**Highlights:** Create autonomous AI partners, Unlimited game companionship, Explore a powerful AI brain, AI that thinks and remembers, AI that reflects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 AI Energy | $5.00 | one-time |
| One month VIP membership | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 AI Energy | $10.00 | one-time |
| 2000 AI Energy | $20.00 | one-time |
| VIP Member | $20.00 | one-time |
| 5000 AI Energy | $50.00 | one-time |
| Permanent SVIP membership | $1000.00 | one-time |


### Cosmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-virtual-reality-chat/id6740048861)

Connect with others using expressive avatars powered by real-time facial tracking. Customize your virtual self, join chatrooms, and create shareable avatar videos. This app offers a safe and welcoming space for virtual interaction and content creation.

**Highlights:** Expressive avatar animation via AR face tracking, Avatar customization with outfits, Real-time video chat, Direct messaging and group chats, Create and share avatar videos, AI content moderation for safety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmo Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cosmo Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Cosmo Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Cosmo Coins - 10 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Coins - 50 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Coins - 100 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Wave free?

AI Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cosmo free?

Cosmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AI Wave or Cosmo?

Cosmo is rated higher. AI Wave averages 4.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cosmo averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AI Wave or Cosmo have ads?

Both AI Wave and Cosmo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AI Wave or Cosmo?

AI Wave ships an update weekly, and Cosmo every 2 days. Most recently, AI Wave was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cosmo on October 30, 2026.

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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.*