# ntouch® vs HomeWAV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ntouch® at 36% against HomeWAV's 8%. ntouch® also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). HomeWAV's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 497) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ntouch® holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 497, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of ntouch®'s written reviews are positive against 8% of HomeWAV's.

ntouch® ships an update every 2 months, HomeWAV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ntouch® | HomeWAV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntouch/id441554954/reviews)** | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 497 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 8.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sorenson Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/358815148) | [HomeWAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/594277908) |

## What reviewers say

### ntouch®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ntouch/id441554954)

Experience high-quality video relay services on your mobile device. Connect with passionate interpreters for seamless communication, anytime and anywhere. Includes a feature to enhance visibility for all participants on calls.

**Highlights:** Mobile video relay experience, Passionate interpreters, Sorenson Wavello feature, Be Seen feature, On-the-go access

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security
- 👍 Helpful interpreters
- 💡 Useful features like location sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 👎 Interpreter issues like incorrect information or hanging up
- 🤔 Confusing login and account management
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Calls randomly disconnecting
- Inability to answer incoming calls
- Persistent 'server down' messages
- Camera rotation issues on M1 Macs

**Requested features**

- Add 'do not disturb' mode for VP
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow customization of app layout
- Provide better support for newer devices and iOS versions


### HomeWAV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through phone calls, video calls, and messaging. Manage funds, schedule visits, and receive notifications when they are available. This app facilitates communication and connection with inmates.

**Highlights:** Create free account, Add and manage inmate contacts, Manage funds and payment information, Initiate phone and video calls, Send messages to inmates, Schedule onsite and remote visits, Receive inmate login notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Able to communicate with loved ones
- 👍 Appreciate having the app to use instead of in-person visits
- 🤗 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant login issues and app crashes
- 💰 Expensive and overpriced for the service provided
- 🔥 Unreliable video/audio quality and frequent disconnections
- 🤯 Frustrating and disappointing experience overall

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out unexpectedly
- Video calls often freeze or disconnect
- Inability to receive notifications of incoming calls

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in to avoid constant re-logins
- Improve video/audio quality and reliability
- Provide more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ntouch® free?

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

### Is HomeWAV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ntouch® or HomeWAV?

ntouch® is rated higher. ntouch® averages 4.1 out of 5 from 497 ratings, while HomeWAV averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do ntouch® or HomeWAV have ads?

Neither ntouch® nor HomeWAV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ntouch® or HomeWAV?

ntouch® ships an update every 2 months, and HomeWAV every 5 weeks. Most recently, ntouch® was updated on October 16, 2026 and HomeWAV on October 17, 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.*