# Netcraze vs Wave Machine

The clearest difference is ads: Netcraze at none against Wave Machine's shown. Netcraze also leads on ratings volume (381 vs 2). Wave Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wave Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Netcraze has 381 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Netcraze ships an update monthly, Wave Machine weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Netcraze | Wave Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcraze/id6738113127/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netcraze LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779428030) | [ECOCAPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426113772) |

## What reviewers say

### Netcraze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netcraze/id6738113127)

Manage your home network remotely with this app. Monitor internet usage per device or user, set access schedules, and filter content for family members. Disconnect devices instantly and receive alerts about network status.

**Highlights:** Remote network control, Internet usage analysis, Family member profiles, Access scheduling, Content filtering, Device disconnection, Event alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-machine/id6760419820)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Netcraze free?

Netcraze 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, Netcraze or Wave Machine?

Wave Machine is rated higher. Netcraze averages 4.6 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Wave Machine averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Netcraze or Wave Machine have ads?

Wave Machine shows ads; Netcraze does not.

### Which is updated more often, Netcraze or Wave Machine?

Netcraze ships an update monthly, and Wave Machine weekly. Most recently, Netcraze was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wave Machine on September 23, 2026.

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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.*