# HomeWAV vs CorrectPay

The clearest difference is rating: HomeWAV at 3.8 against CorrectPay's 2.0. HomeWAV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 148). CorrectPay's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.

HomeWAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 8% and 9% positive.

HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, CorrectPay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeWAV | CorrectPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905/reviews)** | [2.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correctpay/id1556110613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 8.4% of reviews | **9.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | #178 |
| Size | 94 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HomeWAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/594277908) | [Tyler Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/723747024) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeWAV

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

**Currently charting:** #144 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


### CorrectPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correctpay/id1556110613)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Instantly deposit funds for incarcerated loved ones for commissary, phone calls, and more. Schedule video visits, send gifts, and access valuable community, health, and re-entry resources.

**Highlights:** Instant fund deposits, Schedule video visitations, Send gifts to loved ones, Access community resources, Health and re-entry information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good customer support
- 🚀 Lets me send money and do video chats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 👎 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly
- Can't verify phone number
- Payments don't go through
- White screen issues
- Incompatible with certain states/facilities

**Requested features**

- Ability to read past messages
- Improve video call functionality
- Make the app more user-friendly
- Fix bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeWAV free?

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

### Is CorrectPay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HomeWAV or CorrectPay?

HomeWAV is rated higher. HomeWAV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CorrectPay averages 2.0 from 148 ratings.

### Do HomeWAV or CorrectPay have ads?

CorrectPay shows ads; HomeWAV does not.

### Which is updated more often, HomeWAV or CorrectPay?

HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, and CorrectPay every 2 months. Most recently, HomeWAV was updated on September 23, 2026 and CorrectPay on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HomeWAV or CorrectPay?

HomeWAV currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and CorrectPay at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*