HomeWAV vs Inmate Inbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeWAV
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.
- 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
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HomeWAV Mobile App Features: - New to HomeWAV? Create a free account. - Returning visitor? Login with your username and password. - Fully registered and approved visitors will be able to choose the facility and add inmate. - See available funds, add funds or transfer funds. - Add, update or change credit/debit information. - Only pay for the minutes you use. No plans or packages. - Once logged in, the inmate will see you are available and can initiated a phone call, video call or message (*If allowed by facility). - Visitor will receive notification once inmate is logged in. - Easily schedule onsite visits (*If allowed by facility). - No scheduling required for remote video visitations. For best results, a WIFI connection and use of headset are suggested. Note: Not available at all facilities. Phone and video costs will vary.
Inmate Inbox
This app facilitates real-time communication between users and incarcerated individuals. It allows for sending and receiving messages, as well as sharing photos, helping to maintain connections with loved ones.
- Real-time messaging
- Photo sending
- Account management
- Contact list management
- Stay connected on the go
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Our “Inmate Inbox” Mobile app is free to download and will allow you to stay connected with your family and friends. Enjoy real time communications with your loved ones while on the go. Features Include: -Managing Account & Contacts List -Sending and Receiving Messages in Real-time -Sending Photos to Inmate (Delivered once approved by Jail Staff) Pricing: -Message cost and Photos cost will vary based on the Facility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeWAV at 3.8 against Inmate Inbox's 3.1. HomeWAV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (11K vs 88). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Inmate Inbox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HomeWAV asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeWAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of HomeWAV's written reviews are positive against 16% of Inmate Inbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, Inmate Inbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeWAV | Inmate Inbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11K ratings) — better | 3.1 (88 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.4% of reviews | 16.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 88 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeWAV | Stewart |
Customer experience
HomeWAV
Inmate Inbox
Bugs and requests
HomeWAV
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently logs users out unexpectedly
- Video calls often freeze or disconnect
- Inability to receive notifications of incoming calls
Requested features
3 requests- Keep users logged in to avoid constant re-logins
- Improve video/audio quality and reliability
- Provide more affordable pricing options
Inmate Inbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeWAV
No in-app purchases
Inmate Inbox
- inmateinbox$5.99
- InmateInbox$10.99
- InmateInbox$15.99
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- InmateInbox$20.99
