AOA Connect Association vs ExpatWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AOA Connect Association
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AOA Connect Association is a private social community app created exclusively for the alumni members of Academy of Architecture (AOA). With this App, the Alumni can find their fellow alumni, share their moments, participate in events and keep posted with the live activities of the Association.
ExpatWave
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ExpatWave - Exclusive Community for Expats ExpatWave is a social platform specially designed for expats living abroad. With this app, users can create topics under specific categories, share their experiences, and interact with other expats. Features: • Easy Membership: Join our community quickly and securely. • Category-Based Topics: Create new topics under categories that suit your interests or explore existing ones. • Interaction and Sharing: Share your experiences, comment on other members’ posts. • Community Support: Connect with other expats to make your life in a new country easier. Make living in a new country more social and enjoyable with ExpatWave! Download now and join the ExpatWave family!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AOA Connect Association at none against ExpatWave's shown. AOA Connect Association also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AOA Connect Association | ExpatWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirumalairaja Natarajar Arunachalam | Kadircan Trker |
In-app purchases
AOA Connect Association
No in-app purchases
ExpatWave
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AOA Connect Association free?
Is ExpatWave free?
Do AOA Connect Association or ExpatWave have ads?
Which is updated more often, AOA Connect Association or ExpatWave?
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