Maps in Motion vs WAVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Maps in Motion
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Transform your device into a stunning visual experience with Maps in Motion, the innovative app that allows you to animate the Earth like never before! Whether you're a travel enthusiast, a geography buff, or simply someone who loves beautiful visuals, Maps in Motion offers an array of customizable map styles and themes that will captivate your senses. Key Features: + Diverse Map Styles: Choose from three unique stylesβTridimensional, Flat, and Spherical. Each style provides a distinct perspective of our planet, allowing you to select the one that resonates with your aesthetic. Personalized Animation: Once you've selected your preferred map style, easily adjust the location on Earth you want to animate. Whether you wish to rotate around the globe or focus on a fixed location, the power is in your hands. + Dynamic Live Wallpapers: Generate mesmerizing animations that bring your screen to life! With just a few taps, create a live wallpaper that showcases your favorite places or highlights your next travel destination. + Easy Saving and Setting: Save your personalized live wallpaper effortlessly and set it as your lock screen wallpaper on iOS. Enjoy a unique view of the world every time you unlock your device! Finally, make sure you agree with the Terms of Use for our app, which you can take a look at here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WAVE
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Transform your space exploration with WAVE-AR, the innovative environmental measurement tool that brings invisible patterns to life through augmented reality. KEY FEATURES: β’ Real-time 3D Visualization: Watch as environmental data comes alive in beautiful AR heat maps β’ Multi-Measurement Support: - WiFi Signal Strength (dBm) - Ambient Noise Levels (dB) - Light Intensity (lux) β’ Professional Tools: - Data Export (CSV, OBJ, USDZ) - Custom Color Range Settings - Multiple Project Storage FREE VERSION INCLUDES: β’ Basic environmental scanning β’ Real-time visualization β’ Standard measurement tools PREMIUM FEATURES: β’ Ad-free experience β’ Advanced visualization controls β’ Export functionality β’ Multiple project storage β’ Custom color ranges β’ Priority support Requirements: β’ iOS 14.0 or later β’ iPhone/iPad with A12 Bionic chip or newer β’ Internet connection for WiFi measurements Download WAVE-AR today and see your environment in a whole new dimension! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Maps in Motion at none against WAVE's shown. Maps in Motion also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Maps in Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WAVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Maps in Motion ships an update every 4 days, WAVE every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Maps in Motion | WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Cruz | Mohamed Dawod |
In-app purchases
Maps in Motion
- Maps in Motion (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Maps in Motion (Yearly)$19.991 Year
WAVE
- Monthly Premium$4.491 Month
- Annual Premium$21.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$31.99









