Comparison

Wavecolab vs Befores

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wavecolab

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
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Wavecolab keeps audio teams in sync. Share & compare every mix, leave timestamped comments - all in one hub. Key Features: Real-Time Communication – Comment on specific time ranges, share ideas instantly and eliminate messy email threads. Version Comparison – Use a variety of comparison tools, including A/B mode, to easily track and evaluate changes in your audio. Unified Storage – Keep all audio project versions in one place, so you’ll always know which one is current. Remote-Friendly – Work seamlessly with teammates, whether they’re across the hall or across the globe. Boosted Productivity – Focus on creating great audio rather than juggling multiple communication tools. Who It’s For: Music Bands Music Producers Mixing & Mastering Engineers Composers & Songwriters Audio Post-Production Teams Podcast Studios & Broadcasters Music Schools & Students Whether you’re in the studio or working remotely, Wavecolab connects your team and keeps everyone on the same page - literally. Don’t let communication bottlenecks slow you down. Download Wavecolab today and discover a smarter, faster way to collaborate on your audio projects. It’s free to start - so why wait? Privacy policy: https://www.wavecolab.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.wavecolab.com/policies/terms-of-use License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Befores

This app helps EDM fans organize their festival experiences, including artists and set times. It serves as a practical tool for managing all your rave-related information in one place.

Highlights
  • Festival organization
  • Artist tracking
  • Set time management
  • Rave planning tool
  • All-in-one organizer
Features
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Befores the Afters! Organize your festivals, artists and sets for your favorites in EDM. A fun but practical all-in-one tool for your rave box.

Screenshots

Wavecolab4 screens
Befores4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Befores at none against Wavecolab's 7. Befores also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wavecolab sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Befores asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wavecolab against 5.0 for Befores. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavecolab ships an update every 3 weeks, Befores every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wavecolab versus Befores: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavecolabBefores
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWavecolab Inc.BudWiz Inc.

Customer experience

Wavecolab

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Befores

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Wavecolab

Subscriptions7
  • Wavecolab Test Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Wavecolab Test subscription$1.997 Days
  • Wavecolab Another Test$1.997 Days
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  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Month
  • Basic$99.991 Year
  • Pro$249.991 Year
None

Befores

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wavecolab free?
Wavecolab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Befores free?
Befores is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wavecolab or Befores?
Wavecolab and Befores are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Wavecolab or Befores have ads?
Neither Wavecolab nor Befores shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavecolab or Befores?
Wavecolab ships an update every 3 weeks, and Befores every 4 days. Most recently, Wavecolab was updated on October 14, 2026 and Befores on October 18, 2026.

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