Comparison

EXTRA SAFE vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

EXTRA SAFE

Communicate securely with end-to-end encrypted messaging and self-destructing messages. Enjoy anonymous voice and video calls with P2P connections and on-device encryption keys. Prioritizes privacy with identity-free setup and no metadata collection.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Self-destructing messages and files
  • Anonymous P2P voice and video calls
  • Encrypted file transfer
  • Identity-free setup
  • Private P2P video meetings
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EXTRA SAFE is a self-custodial messenger with a built-in stablecoin-first wallet — the chat layer for transferring digital assets. Send USD₮, USDC, and other tokens to a contact the same way you'd share a photo, and pay gas in the same stablecoin you send. Pick a name, get your EXTRA SAFE number, and you're set up in seconds. WHAT YOU GET 1. Stablecoins in chat Send USD₮, USDC, and other tokens to a contact in a chat, straight from the attachment menu, wallet-to-wallet. The transfer confirms in seconds. A name or an EXTRA SAFE number is all you need — the app handles addressing and routing underneath. 2. Gas settles in the stablecoin you send You don't have to buy a native coin to send tokenized dollars. The fee comes out of the same stablecoin you're already sending. It's part of UGTP — an intent-based platform running underneath every in-app transaction: you set the outcome, and the platform builds the transaction that delivers it. 3. Self-custodial, stablecoin-first wallet Your keys are generated on your device and stay there. Send across six leading EVM networks — Avalanche (default), Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Base, and Arbitrum — and the recipient gets the token you selected. The on-chain layer stays invisible. You can send EXTRA SAFE tokens to contacts in chat, or to any external self-custodial wallets or centralized exchanges, from the Wallet tab. 4. Private Tokens Keep the amount you're sending hidden — the transfer itself stays visible. Convert any asset you hold into a Private Token, send it right in the app, and reveal the balance only when you choose. Built on eERC, Avalanche's encrypted token standard, live on Avalanche. 5. Zero-knowledge encrypted chats Every message, file, image, and voice note is end-to-end encrypted: keys live on your device, and content is decrypted only on your contact's device. The architecture makes it structurally impossible for us to read your messages. Every chat runs on your timer: once your contact views the content, it clears after the time you set — from one minute to one month. 6. Gift links Bring your closest people into stablecoin payments with a funded link: stablecoins already inside, a wallet created the moment your contact opens it. Usable from day one. 7. Device-to-device calls Calls connect directly between devices, peer to peer. In-call chat is encrypted and clears when the call ends. Group calls with up to 5 people are free and unlimited. 8. One identity One name, one EXTRA SAFE number — for messages, calls, and assets. Pick a name and start: your identity is created in the app itself, independent of email, phone number, or SIM. One 12-word recovery phrase restores your account and wallet on any device. Your chats, contacts, and assets stay fully yours.

About

Wave

A privacy-focused messaging app offering end-to-end encrypted chats without requiring sign-ups or personal information. It utilizes a decentralized network for enhanced user control and supports both one-to-one and group conversations.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • No sign-up required
  • Decentralized network
  • One-to-one and group chats
  • Optional Bluesky integration
  • Ad-free and tracker-free
Features
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Wave: Secure Messaging Wave is a privacy-first messaging app built for people who value security, simplicity, and control. Chat freely without signing up, sharing personal details, or trusting centralized servers. You can start messaging instantly. Wave uses end-to-end encryption, ensuring only you and the people you’re chatting with can read messages. Conversations are encrypted on your device and decrypted only by recipients. Powered by XMTP, Wave is built on a decentralized messaging network reducing reliance on central servers and giving users more control over their conversations. Wave supports fast one-to-one messaging and secure group conversations in a clean, minimal interface with no clutter or distractions. You can optionally connect your Bluesky account to message people you already know, or simply use Wave on its own without linking any account. Wave is designed with privacy at its core, with end-to-end encrypted messages, a privacy-first architecture, and no ads or trackers.

Screenshots

EXTRA SAFE4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wave at 5.0 against EXTRA SAFE's 4.4. EXTRA SAFE's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTRA SAFE has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXTRA SAFE ships an update fortnightly, Wave every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EXTRA SAFE versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXTRA SAFEWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (96 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlex KeselmanSimhadri Bogula

Customer experience

EXTRA SAFE

All ratings96 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Wave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EXTRA SAFE

No in-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXTRA SAFE free?
EXTRA SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EXTRA SAFE or Wave?
Wave is rated higher. EXTRA SAFE averages 4.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Wave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EXTRA SAFE or Wave have ads?
Neither EXTRA SAFE nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXTRA SAFE or Wave?
EXTRA SAFE ships an update fortnightly, and Wave every 4 weeks. Most recently, EXTRA SAFE was updated on October 2, 2026 and Wave on September 20, 2026.

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