# HomeWAV vs G

The clearest difference is review sentiment: G at 100% against HomeWAV's 8%. G also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). HomeWAV's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

G holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeWAV has 11K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of G's.

HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, G every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeWAV | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homewav/id594277905/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-read/id6754902393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HomeWAV](https://appshunter.io/developer/594277908) | [Daniel Teberian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850876407) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeWAV

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-read/id6754902393)

Connect with fellow book lovers, track your reading progress, and manage your personal library. Earn points for scanning books and contributing to the community. Customize your experience with beautiful themes.

**Highlights:** Connect with readers, Track reading backlog, Scan and track books, Community discussions, Manage personal library, Track reading statistics, Customize themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeWAV free?

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

### Is G free?

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

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

G is rated higher. HomeWAV averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while G averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HomeWAV or G have ads?

Neither HomeWAV nor G shows ads.

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

HomeWAV ships an update every 5 weeks, and G every 5 days. Most recently, HomeWAV was updated on November 10, 2026 and G on November 5, 2026.

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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.*