eX vs Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eX
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eX — это Безопасный обмен информацией! В приложении имеются как функции обычного мессенджера, так и возможность организовать конференц-звонки в рамках группы пользователей. Основные функции: - Функции мессенджера: Обмен текстовыми сообщениями, обмен медиа-файлами, обмен голосовыми сообщениями - Совершение звонков внутри приложения как между двумя пользователями, так и между группой пользователей - Автоматическое удаление сообщений через заданное время и автоматическое удаление изображений, после просмотра собеседником - Разнообразные настройки приватности и безопасности - Сквозное шифрование всех передаваемых данных - Данные не хранятся на сервере, а только на устройствах пользователей
Waves
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Waves is a peer-to-peer mesh messenger that works without internet, servers, or accounts. Just Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone connects directly to nearby phones, forming a mesh network. Messages hop from device to device, extending range across crowds, campuses, and festivals — all without cell towers. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • End-to-end encryption on all private messages (Curve25519 + ChaChaPoly) • No accounts, no phone number, no email — ever • No servers store your messages — they exist only on your device • Messages auto-delete after the time you choose (15 min to 2 hours) • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • Only location group pins are stored in the cloud — nothing else FEATURES • General broadcast chat — talk to everyone nearby • Private 1-on-1 encrypted chats • Voice messages — push to talk • Photo sharing through mesh • Contacts — add friends when nearby • Location & portable groups with optional password • AR Radar — see direction and distance to people (UWB, iPhone 11+) • SOS emergency broadcast • Shake to wave hello • Emoji reactions • Disappearing messages with visible countdown PERFECT FOR • Festivals & concerts where cell service is dead • Camping, hiking, off-grid adventures • Classrooms & campus without Wi-Fi • Anywhere you want to communicate privately NO INTERNET. NO SERVERS. NO RULES. Just people and their phones.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: eX at 3 against Waves's 1. eX 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | eX | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ChatSoft | Andrey Kiselev |
In-app purchases
eX
No in-app purchases
Waves
No in-app purchases









