HomeWAV vs Mobile Digital Secure
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.
Mobile Digital Secure
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Mobile Digital Secure chat provides its users to securely chat with other users within the same company under different hierarchy with end to end encryption of messages. Incident reporting is available for the users to report any incident and follow up with comments. Secure TR can be shared to specific users. Messages with self expiry time can also be forwarded to users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HomeWAV at every 5 weeks against Mobile Digital Secure's every 6 months. HomeWAV also leads on chart position (#152 vs unranked). Mobile Digital Secure's advantage is 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 ships an update every 5 weeks, Mobile Digital Secure every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeWAV | Mobile Digital Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #152 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HomeWAV | WESTIXX PTE. LTD. |
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
Mobile Digital Secure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeWAV
No in-app purchases
Mobile Digital Secure
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HomeWAV free?
Is Mobile Digital Secure free?
Do HomeWAV or Mobile Digital Secure have ads?
Which is updated more often, HomeWAV or Mobile Digital Secure?
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