Comparison

RabbitHole vs Wave Machine

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

Head to head
About

RabbitHole

This powerful client allows you to connect to any VPN server and manage your device's traffic flow with advanced tunneling and split tunneling features. It offers a clean interface, fast switching, and robust privacy controls, ensuring your online activity is secure and encrypted.

Highlights
  • Connect to any VPN server
  • Advanced traffic management
  • Split tunneling with custom routing
  • Import configurations via QR code, clipboard, link, or YAML
  • Dynamic server switching
  • Per-app routing on macOS
  • Built-in ping tools and connection logs
Features
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RabbitHole is a powerful VPN client that lets you connect to any VPN server — whether from commercial providers or your own setup — and gives you full control over how traffic flows on your device. Clean interface, fast switching, and advanced traffic management put you in charge of your connection. Designed for Simplicity • Minimal, intuitive interface • Fast profile switching • Multiple configurations in one place Built for Privacy • No data collection • No external tracking • All operations run locally on your device Flexible & Powerful • Import configurations via QR code, clipboard, link, or YAML • Dynamic switching between servers • Advanced tunneling with domain and IP rules, geo-based filtering, and split tunneling with custom outbound routing • On macOS: route traffic by individual processes (per-app) for precise control. • Built-in ping tools and detailed connection logs Built for Security • Connect securely to corporate networks • Protect data on public Wi-Fi • Encrypt sensitive communications and online activity Whether you’re a casual user or managing your own infrastructure, RabbitHole adapts to your workflow. Supported Protocols Supports all standard VPN protocols along with the latest advanced technologies for maximum compatibility and performance, including AnyTLS, Hysteria, Hysteria2, HTTP, MASQUE, Meiru, Shadowsocks, ShadowTLS, Snell, SSH, SOCKS, Sudoku, Trojan, TProxy, TUIC, VLESS, VMESS, and WireGuard. Important: RabbitHole is strictly a VPN client only. The app does not provide, sell, or offer any VPN servers or services. All usage is limited to controlling traffic exclusively on the user’s local device, and all actions are performed solely by the end user. The user is solely responsible for complying with local laws in the region where they are located. A valid server configuration or provider access key is required.

About

Wave Machine

Manage your Remnawave panel remotely with this app. Monitor users, servers, and traffic, control connections, and track expenses. Receive instant notifications for critical events.

Highlights
  • Real-time dashboard monitoring
  • User management and limits
  • Server and node status control
  • Connection profile setup
  • Traffic and bandwidth charts
  • SSH terminal access
  • Expense tracking for hosting
Features
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RW Admin lets you manage your Remnawave panel from anywhere. Simple, fast, and always at your fingertips. DASHBOARD See what's happening right now — active users, speeds, traffic, and server health — all on one screen. USERS Find any user in seconds. Change their status, set traffic limits, manage subscription dates, and restrict the number of devices. Everything you need in a clean, searchable list. SERVERS & NODES Check the status of every node at a glance. Restart, enable, or disable them with a tap. See hardware info, traffic stats, and uptime without opening a browser. HOSTS Set up and edit connection profiles — addresses, security settings, protocols — right from your phone. CHARTS & STATS Interactive charts for traffic, bandwidth, and request history. See which nodes handle the most load and where your users connect from on a map. SSH TERMINAL Connect to any server directly from the app. Save your credentials securely and keep command shortcuts for tasks you run often. EXPENSE TRACKING Keep track of hosting payments — who you pay, when it's due, and how much you've spent. Never miss a billing date. NOTIFICATIONS Get alerts when something needs your attention — a user expired, a node went offline, or a payment is coming up. Choose exactly which events you want to hear about. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glance at your key numbers without opening the app. Small, medium, and large widgets available. SECURITY Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Your credentials are stored securely in the system Keychain. Simple interface. Powerful features. Built for people who run Remnawave. Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RabbitHole3 screens
Wave Machine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wave Machine at 5.0 against RabbitHole's 4.0. Wave Machine also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). RabbitHole's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RabbitHole has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RabbitHole ships an update fortnightly, Wave Machine weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RabbitHole versus Wave Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRabbitHoleWave Machine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (21 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRABBIT HOLE STUDIO LTDECOCAPS LLC

Customer experience

RabbitHole

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative34.3%

Wave Machine

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RabbitHole

No in-app purchases

None

Wave Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RabbitHole free?
RabbitHole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave Machine free?
Wave Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RabbitHole or Wave Machine?
Wave Machine is rated higher. RabbitHole averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Wave Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RabbitHole or Wave Machine have ads?
Wave Machine shows ads; RabbitHole does not.
Which is updated more often, RabbitHole or Wave Machine?
RabbitHole ships an update fortnightly, and Wave Machine weekly. Most recently, RabbitHole was updated on September 24, 2026 and Wave Machine on September 23, 2026.

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