# OpenWav vs Wavecolab

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenWav at 164 against Wavecolab's 2. OpenWav also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Wavecolab sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenWav against 5.0 for Wavecolab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWav has 164 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of OpenWav's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wavecolab's.

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, Wavecolab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenWav | Wavecolab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecolab-music-collab/id6504776488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OP3N, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593527314) | [Wavecolab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753778464) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenWav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844)

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

**Highlights:** Release music and exclusive drops, Design and sell custom merchandise, Create events and sell tickets, Build exclusive fan communities, Track sales and own fan data, Direct fan support and engagement

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty of Kerala’s landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ old school set with the OG | $0.99 | one-time |
| here’s the full episode of ... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speaking in Tongues | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADDICT | $1.99 | one-time |
| #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| New demo | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Timelapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| BTS: Bohan’s new album stud... | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Never Did I | $2.99 | one-time |
| #TheArchives unreleased song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ... | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and responsive
- 💡 Great concept for artists
- 🚀 Flexibility in monetizing art
- 🤝 Authentic partnership opportunities
- 🛍️ Easy merch creation and selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Reviews read like ads
- 🤔 Potential astroturfing of reviews
- 🤔 Reliance on AI for content

**Reported bugs**

- Minor bugs in new platforms

**Requested features**

- Partnership with TIDAL for integration
- Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok


### Wavecolab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecolab-music-collab/id6504776488)

This app provides a centralized hub for audio teams to share and compare mixes, leave timestamped comments, and manage project versions. It facilitates real-time communication and boosts productivity for remote and in-studio collaboration.

**Highlights:** Timestamped commenting, Real-time communication, Version comparison tools, Unified audio storage, Remote team collaboration, Boosted audio productivity

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wavecolab Test Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Wavecolab Test subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Wavecolab Another Test | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenWav free?

OpenWav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wavecolab free?

Wavecolab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenWav or Wavecolab?

Wavecolab is rated higher. OpenWav averages 4.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Wavecolab averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenWav or Wavecolab have ads?

Neither OpenWav nor Wavecolab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenWav or Wavecolab?

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, and Wavecolab every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenWav was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wavecolab on October 14, 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.*