# WaveAgent vs Now VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Now VPN at 72% against WaveAgent's 0%. Now VPN also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). WaveAgent's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Now VPN sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WaveAgent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Now VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Now VPN has 70K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WaveAgent's written reviews are positive against 72% of Now VPN's.

WaveAgent ships an update every 7 months, Now VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaveAgent | Now VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveagent/id380384273/reviews) | **[4.5 (70K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-vpn-best-vpn-proxy/id1582922615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **70K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VeriWave, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/380384276) | [world creation technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694207202) |

## What reviewers say

### WaveAgent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveagent/id380384273)

This utility software runs on WiFi devices to test and measure WLAN performance. It requires companion applications for full functionality, focusing on network and AP configurations.

**Highlights:** Tests WLAN performance, Measures network configurations, Works with AP configurations, Requires Ixia IoT or IxVeriWave

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Now VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-vpn-best-vpn-proxy/id1582922615)

This app provides a secure and private way to browse the internet with a global network of high-speed servers. It offers unlimited time, data, and bandwidth, with an option for an ad-free premium experience. Protect your online activity and connect safely on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth, Ad-free premium trial, Zero logs policy, Automatic fastest server connection, One-tap connect/disconnect, Strong encryption

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Special | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Special trial | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Good for PC users
- 🚀 Excellent VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Network optimization issues for free users
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Login error
- Subscription issues
- Slow performance

**Requested features**

- PC version
- Clarification on subscription plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaveAgent free?

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

### Is Now VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WaveAgent or Now VPN?

Now VPN is rated higher. WaveAgent averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Now VPN averages 4.5 from 70K ratings.

### Do WaveAgent or Now VPN have ads?

Now VPN shows ads; WaveAgent does not.

### Which is updated more often, WaveAgent or Now VPN?

WaveAgent ships an update every 7 months, and Now VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, WaveAgent was updated on October 23, 2026 and Now VPN on November 3, 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.*