# Dext vs Wave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dext at 62% against Wave's 29%. Dext also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Wave's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dext sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dext holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Dext's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wave's.

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, Wave every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dext | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 6.6K |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 91 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dext Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/418327711) | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) |

## What reviewers say

### Dext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dext-expense-tracker/id418327708)

Effortlessly digitize and manage business expenses from receipts and invoices. Automate data extraction, categorization, and integration with accounting software to save time and simplify tax compliance.

**Highlights:** Automated data extraction from receipts and invoices, AI-powered OCR with 99% accuracy, Seamless integration with QuickBooks and Xero, Multiple submission methods (mobile, email, web), Expense itemization and categorization, Bookkeeping workspaces for costs, sales, and reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Business Plus (Monthly) | $25.49 | per month |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $34.99 | per month |
| Business - 6 users, 300 docs | $39.99 | per month |
| Business - 7 users, 350 docs | $49.99 | per month |
| Business - 8 users, 400 docs | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $50.99 | per month |
| Business - 9 users, 450 docs | $59.99 | per month |
| Business - 10 users, 500 docs | $69.99 | per month |
| Business (Annual) | $124.99 | per year |
| Business Plus (Annual) | $244.99 | per year |
| Business - 5 users, 250 docs | $349.99 | per year |
| Business - 6 users, 300 docs | $399.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $449.99 | per year |
| Business - 8 users, 400 docs | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time
- 👍 Convenient for submitting expenses
- 👍 Integrates well with accounting software
- 👍 Straightforward and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable receipt capture
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔑 Complicated to use
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect categorization of expenses
- Receipts disappearing or not uploading properly
- Inability to add custom expense categories
- Grayed out and unavailable fields in the app
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow manual adjustment of taxes
- Provide ability to rearrange receipts by date, amount, etc.
- Add option to submit receipts for approval directly from the app
- Enable access to photo folders for importing receipts
- Improve OCR accuracy and reliability


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Manage your small business finances on the go. Send professional invoices, track expenses with receipt scanning, and monitor your business insights. Get paid faster with integrated online payment options.

**Highlights:** Send customized invoices and estimates, Scan receipts with OCR for expense tracking, Monitor business insights on a dashboard, Accept online credit card and bank payments, Automate late payment reminders, Syncs with desktop account

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile receipts - Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Mobile receipts - Annual | $72.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Annual | $190.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Professional invoicing
- 🚀 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Convenient mobile app
- 🚀 Seamless integration between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🔒 Poor customer service and support
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees
- 🔒 Unreliable payouts and fund holds
- 🐛 Missing key features in mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to edit invoices
- Inability to view past transactions in mobile app
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting bank accounts
- Incorrect tax calculations and reporting issues
- Delayed or missing payments from customers

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve mobile app functionality
- Integrate with more third-party services
- Provide better customer support channels
- Add more customization options for invoices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dext free?

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

### Is Wave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dext or Wave?

Dext is rated higher. Dext averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Wave averages 4.4 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Dext or Wave have ads?

Neither Dext nor Wave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dext or Wave?

Dext ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dext was updated on September 30, 2026 and Wave on September 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.*