BashMaps vs WAVE Intercom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BashMaps
Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.
- Interactive map of RC spots
- Discover local RC events and meetups
- Virtual garage for RC car collections
- Create and join RC car clubs
- Community feed for updates and engagement
- Earn trophies and awards
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THE ULTIMATE RC APP BASH, CRAWL, RACE, DRIFT, FLY, and FLOAT with fellow enthusiasts in your community! BashMaps keeps you connected to the RC world, helping you meet new friends, discover spots, find events, and join clubs in your area. Built by RC enthusiasts, for RC enthusiasts. Features: • Map of RC Spots: Use our interactive map to find the best RC tracks, crawling trails, parks, racing spots, airfields, lakes, and hobby stores near you. Explore new locations recommended by the community and share your own favorite spots. • Active Sessions: See who’s out running RC right now. Start a session, invite the crew, and link up in real time. • Find Events: Discover local RC events, races, and meetups. Get directions, RSVP, sync to your calendar, and never miss a run. • Marketplace: Buy, sell, and trade rigs, parts, and gear with your local RC community. No distractions. Just RC. • Virtual Garage: Create and manage a personalized virtual garage to showcase your builds. Add descriptions, specs, and photos. Discover thousands of rigs from enthusiasts worldwide and search by model. • Clubs: Create or join local RC clubs to connect with enthusiasts in your area. Organize club events, chat with members, and grow your crew. • Community Feed: Stay updated with the latest posts from the BashMaps community. Follow your favorite users, comment on posts, and engage in real-time. 100% RC content, zero noise. • Earn Trophies and Awards: Build your profile, climb leaderboards, and earn recognition for your contributions to the community! BashMaps covers cars, trucks, crawlers, planes, boats, drones, helis, and more. If it's RC, it belongs here. All content is contributed by the community. Anyone can add spots, events, rigs, and more. BashMaps is free to use. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads, unlock extra features, and support the platform's growth. Download BashMaps today and take your passion for RC to the next level!
WAVE Intercom
Stay connected with your motorcycle group using this app that leverages cellular networks for communication. It offers features like geo-based and friends-based intercom, live location tracking, and intelligent switching between communication modes. Enjoy cross-brand compatibility for seamless group rides.
- Geo-based intercom within a radius
- Friends-based limitless communication
- Live location display on map
- Intelligent Wave to Mesh conversion
- Cross-brand compatibility
- Group ride organization and safety
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WAVE Intercom offers seamless and limitless communication with your friends via a cellular network, making every ride more enjoyable. Key features: ● Geo-Based Intercom - Tap the Mesh Intercom button on your Sena device and start a conversation with anyone in the Wave Zone. - The Wave Zone connects users within a 1-mile radius in North America and an 1.6-km radius in Europe. ● Friends-Based Intercom - Add friends to your network for limitless communication, even if you move beyond the Wave Zone. ● Live Location Display - Check your friends’ real-time location on the map, keeping your group ride organized and safe. ● Intelligent Wave to Mesh Conversion - Switch between Wave Intercom and Mesh Intercom with a single tap on the Jog Dial or the Center button on your Sena device. - Stay connected with automatic switching to Mesh Intercom when cellular service is unavailable. ● Cross-Brand Compatibility - Communicate with riders using non-Sena devices, no matter what brand they use. Sign in and enjoy your ride with WAVE! You can also find us on: - Website: https://www.sena.com/wave-intercom/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@senatechnologies Access permission information [Optional access rights] Location: Check your current location - Bluetooth: Identify and connect nearby devices - Notifications: Receive notifications of requests, invitations, messages and major notices - Camera/Photo: Register/edit profile photo, scan QR code - Microphone: Voice communication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BashMaps at 72% against WAVE Intercom's 36%. BashMaps also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (52 vs 15). WAVE Intercom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WAVE Intercom asks for nothing beyond the download.
BashMaps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of BashMaps's written reviews are positive against 36% of WAVE Intercom's.
BashMaps ships an update every 5 weeks, WAVE Intercom monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BashMaps | WAVE Intercom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (52 ratings) — better | 3.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better | 35.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BashMaps LLC | Sena Technologies |
Customer experience
BashMaps
WAVE Intercom
Bugs and requests
BashMaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WAVE Intercom
Reported bugs
12 issues- Intercom down error
- Connections frequently drop
- No automatic reconnection
- Scratchy audio quality
- App crashes
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- Phone overheating
- Cannot connect to friends
- Audio stutters and breaks up
- Sena 50C not working
- Audio choppy through headset
- Sena Spider RT1 mesh integration issues
- App not working (green swirling circle)
Requested features
9 requests- CarPlay support
- German language option
- More language options
- Ability to listen to music simultaneously
- Automatic reconnection over Bluetooth
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- Turn off automatic wave to mesh conversion
- Voice command integration
- Clearable history
- Control via CarPlay
In-app purchases
BashMaps
- BashMaps Pro$4.991 Month
- BashMaps Pro$54.991 Year
WAVE Intercom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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