The Grid vs Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Grid
This app offers a visually appealing and intuitive calendar experience. It allows users to see event details directly on the calendar, filter events easily, and manage their schedule with features like drag-and-drop rescheduling and event templates.
- Event text displayed on calendar
- One-touch calendar filtering
- Drag-and-drop event rescheduling
- Event templates for recurring events
- Natural language event entry
- Syncs with default calendar events
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Boldly redefine your calendar. Do you want a calendar that is beautiful and simple to use so you can check and change your schedule in seconds, not minutes? The Grid aims to do just that. With text right on your calendar you can see everything at a glance. And with the calendar filter bar always up, you can view the events of only the calendar you need with just one tap. Need to create an event you use all the time, templates are built right in. Need to re-schedule, drag-n-drop an event to another day. Its all so easy you'll wonder why every calendar doesn't do it this way. At first glance it might look too simple. But isn't that what a calendar should be?! .....::::: Features :::::..... • Show event text right on your calendar. • Filter by calendars with one touch. • Uses the default calendar events so advanced syncing is possible(Exchange, Google, iCloud). • Use Templates to create frequently used events. • Drag -n- Drop to move events on the calendar. • Copy and paste your events. • Natural Language Entry • Time Zone Support • Full Search(Pro) • Convert Events to Reminders(Pro) • Convert Reminders to Events(Pro) • Week Numbers • Create advanced repeating event options. • Create multiple alarms for an event. • Email events with iCalendar attachments. • Text, Tweet, or post events to Facebook. • Optimized for startup speed. • InApp Purchases offer Search, Reminder Support, and the new Week Strip View. .....::::: Use :::::..... Let's say you are a busy mom scheduling all your family's activities. Well little Bobby's coach just added a soccer game on Thursday. And little Alison's dentist appointment just got moved to the same time the next day. And you need to know what your husband's schedule looks like next Tuesday. Ready. Go. 1. Tap on Bobby's calendar. Go to Thursday and hit the "Template" button. Hit 'Soccer Match' from the list. Scheduled. 2. Tap Alison's calendar. Click on the dentist appointment day. Drag it from the bottom list onto the next day in the month. Rescheduled. 3. Click on your Husband's calendar. There it is. That is 10 seconds of your day you will not get back.... Now try it on your current calendar, we'll WAIT.... Now imagine using that wherever and whoever you are; running the office, travel, family, school, activities. It all fits well. With a little initial calendar planning, you can have the most efficient and organized schedule on the block. Add in syncing and your family or office can all share calendars for more power. Your day just got a lot clearer. .....::::: What they say :::::..... "Check and change your schedule in a snap with Birdsoft’s beautifully simple calendar app, The Grid." - AppAdvice AppsGoneFree Feature. "this calendar was smooth, hiccup free, and brought a fresh look to the boring calendar in iOS." - TheiPhoneAddict Review .....::::: Support :::::..... Watch a video showing the power of the app at http://grid.birdsoft.biz. Email us at info@birdsoft.biz
Wave
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Your digital identity, one tap away. Wave is a premium, beautifully minimal NFC utility designed for modern professionals. Transform any standard NTAG215 card into your ultimate networking tool. Stop buying expensive, proprietary smart cards with monthly fees, and take control of your own digital business card. With Wave, you can program your LinkedIn, Linktree, personal portfolio, or any URL directly onto an NFC tag in seconds. Just paste your link, tap your card to the top of your iPhone, and you are ready to network. HOW IT WORKS: Paste: Drop in your professional link. Align: Hold your NFC card to the top-back edge of your phone. Connect: Your card is instantly programmed. Tap it to any modern smartphone to share your profile. KEY FEATURES: • Lightning Fast: Engineered for instantaneous hardware response and reliable data writing. • Universal Compatibility: Programs standard NTAG215 tags readable by most of the devices. • Soft Minimalist UI: A gorgeous, distraction-free dark mode interface. • Clipboard Quick-Capture: Intelligently detects URLs in your clipboard for rapid programming. 100% PRIVATE & LOCAL: Your network is your business. Wave operates entirely locally on your device. We require no user accounts, we do not track or log your links, and your data never leaves your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave at none against The Grid's 6. The Grid's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Grid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | The Grid | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (387 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 387 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Birdsoft LLC | Venu Gopinath Nukavarapu |
Bugs and requests
The Grid
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes after iOS updates
- Calendar entries disappearing
- Repeating events not working correctly
- Syncing issues with other calendars
Requested features
5 requests- Add a search feature
- Improve sync with Google Calendar
- Add a weekly calendar view
- Allow customization of text size and colors
- Implement a 'today' button to quickly return to current date
Wave
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Grid
- Weather$0.99
- Pro Version - Sale$1.99
- Midnight Version - Sale$2.99
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- Midnight Version$2.99
- Pro Version$3.99
- Midnight Version$6.99
Wave
No in-app purchases









