HomeWAV vs ProdigyLink
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.
ProdigyLink
Facilitates communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones through photo sharing and secure e-messaging. Aims to reduce recidivism and promote wellbeing by fostering meaningful connections.
- Photo sharing
- Secure e-messaging
- 24/7 access to communication
- Upcoming voice and video calling
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Sustained contact between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones has proven to reduce recidivism, promote wellbeing, and support successful reentry. ProdigyLink is rich with communication tools designed to foster meaningful connections that benefit everyone in the correctional ecosystem. ProdigyLink’s photo sharing feature lets you share special moments and memories without the hassle and cost of traditional mail delivery. Instantly send approved photos, drawings, and other visual keepsakes for your incarcerated loved one to enjoy and cherish. ProdigyLink’s e-messaging feature offers a quick, convenient, and secure way for friends and family to communicate with incarcerated loved ones. With 24/7 access to e-messaging, it’s never been easier to share a laugh, send words of comfort, or provide daily updates. Upcoming features: High-quality voice and video calling
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeWAV at 3.8 against ProdigyLink's 1.5. HomeWAV also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 13). ProdigyLink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeWAV holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of HomeWAV's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProdigyLink's.
HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, ProdigyLink every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeWAV | ProdigyLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11K ratings) — better | 1.5 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #140 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeWAV | Prodigy Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
HomeWAV
ProdigyLink
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
ProdigyLink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeWAV
No in-app purchases
ProdigyLink
No in-app purchases
