# AmneziaVPN vs Wave Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Machine at 5.0 against AmneziaVPN's 3.6. Wave Machine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). AmneziaVPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (692 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AmneziaVPN sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wave Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmneziaVPN has 692 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AmneziaVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, Wave Machine weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmneziaVPN | Wave Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amneziavpn/id1600529900/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **692** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Privacy Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600529902) | [ECOCAPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426113772) |

## What reviewers say

### AmneziaVPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amneziavpn/id1600529900)

Create your own personal VPN on a virtual server or connect to existing services. This open-source client offers secure, obfuscated connections with multi-protocol support. Easily set up your private network in minutes.

**Highlights:** Create personal VPN on virtual server, Connect to Amnezia VPN services, Multi-protocol support, Traffic obfuscation and blocking protection, Quick server configuration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amnezia Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Amnezia Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| Amnezia Premium | $18.00 | per 3 months |
| Amnezia Premium | $30.00 | per 6 months |
| Amnezia Premium | $50.00 | per year |
| AmneziaVPN tier 1 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection speeds
- 🔒 Strong security and privacy features
- 💡 Open-source code and transparency
- 🎯 Multiple protocol support for censorship bypassing
- 👍 User-friendly setup and configuration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection instability and disconnections
- ⚠️ Poor customer support response times (5-12 hours)
- 🔌 App crashes and fails to open on Mac
- 📉 Performance degradation after updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work reliably in Russia

**Reported bugs**

- QR code scanner not working for WireGuard native
- Error 1103 occurring frequently
- Error 1100 connection errors
- App stops working after updates
- iPhone connection shows connected but no actual internet

**Requested features**

- Split tunneling for individual apps on iOS
- AWG 2.0 protocol support on iOS
- Whitelist functionality
- Killswitch auto-reconnect option
- Shortcuts/Siri integration for iOS


### Wave Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820)

Manage your Remnawave panel remotely with this app. Monitor users, servers, and traffic, control connections, and track expenses. Receive instant notifications for critical events.

**Highlights:** Real-time dashboard monitoring, User management and limits, Server and node status control, Connection profile setup, Traffic and bandwidth charts, SSH terminal access, Expense tracking for hosting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmneziaVPN free?

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

### Is Wave Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AmneziaVPN or Wave Machine?

Wave Machine is rated higher. AmneziaVPN averages 3.6 out of 5 from 692 ratings, while Wave Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AmneziaVPN or Wave Machine have ads?

Wave Machine shows ads; AmneziaVPN does not.

### Which is updated more often, AmneziaVPN or Wave Machine?

AmneziaVPN ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wave Machine weekly. Most recently, AmneziaVPN was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wave Machine on September 23, 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.*