Comparison

Wave vs TypeX

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

Head to head
About

Wave

Features
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Wave is a unique social app that connects people worldwide through a synchronized global experience. Inspired by the stadium wave, it brings this phenomenon to life on a global scale. Watch the wave travel around the world in real-time, completing a full revolution in just over a day. An interactive map shows its current position as it moves across continents, oceans, and time zones. When the wave reaches your location, join the moment by sharing a single message. Your contribution is special, as messages fade away when the wave moves on, creating a fresh, live experience every cycle. Stay engaged with countdown notifications 30 and 5 minutes before the wave arrives so you never miss your chance to participate. The app syncs with your location, ensuring a personalized and real-time connection. Be part of a global movement and experience the world together, one wave at a time.

About

TypeX

This app offers secure, private messaging and calling with end-to-end encryption. It features multi-device sync, disappearing messages, and anonymous group creation for enhanced privacy and control over your conversations.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging and calling
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Disappearing messages
  • Anonymous group creation
  • App lock for added security
  • Private supergroups with large member capacity
Features
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TypeX - Seamless. Silent. Secure. TypeX is a secure, privacy-first communication app designed for seamless encrypted messaging and calling across devices. Built with powerful tools for private conversations, it gives you full control over your data. Key Features: Multi-Device Sync: Access your encrypted chats seamlessly across multiple devices. Encrypted Calling: Enjoy free, end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls —either one-on-one or in groups. Powerful Features: All the tools you need for efficient and secure messaging, built right in. End-to-End Encryption: Only you and your recipient can read your messages. Disappearing Messages: Set messages to auto-delete after they’re read, leaving no trace behind. App Lock: Add an extra layer of security with a dedicated unlock passcode for the app. Anonymous Groups: Create and join groups with a unique anonymous ID and key — no phone number required. Privacy Controls: Take full control of your personal privacy settings. No one can change them but you. Private Supergroups: Host up to 100,000 members with robust admin tools — all without revealing your phone number. Seamless conversations. Silent by nature. Secure at every step. TypeX delivers unexpected privacy, with all the features you need. Download TypeX now and redefine the way you communicate!

Screenshots

Wave4 screens
TypeX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TypeX at 3 against Wave's 1. TypeX also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wave versus TypeX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveTypeX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB275 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFishybear LLCMasterVision NetTech Co. LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

None

TypeX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeX free?
TypeX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wave or TypeX have ads?
Neither Wave nor TypeX shows ads.

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