# Wave Browser vs Hola Browser

Wave Browser and Hola Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Hola Browser's written reviews are positive against 71% of Wave Browser's. Hola Browser also leads on ratings volume (227 vs 34) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Wave Browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Wave Browser against 4.5 for Hola Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hola Browser has 227 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Wave Browser's written reviews are positive against 86% of Hola Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave Browser | Hola Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-browser-clean-the-ocean/id6478534832/reviews)** | [4.5 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **227** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 133 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eightpoint Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451581185) | [Bhautik Golakiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762588321) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-browser-clean-the-ocean/id6478534832)

Browse the web while contributing to ocean cleanup efforts. This secure and user-friendly browser funds verified ocean cleanup initiatives with every session, helping to remove plastic and trash from waterways.

**Highlights:** Funds ocean cleanup with every session, Secure and private browsing, Built-in ad blocker, Simple and intuitive interface, Track collective ocean cleanup impact, Eco-friendly browsing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hola Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281)

This app provides a fast and secure web browsing experience with features like desktop mode and an AI image generator. It aims to make web exploration smoother and smarter for everyday use.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Desktop mode, AI image generation, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave Browser free?

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

### Is Hola Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wave Browser or Hola Browser?

Wave Browser is rated higher. Wave Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Hola Browser averages 4.5 from 227 ratings.

### Do Wave Browser or Hola Browser have ads?

Neither Wave Browser nor Hola Browser shows ads.

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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.*