Comparison

MemoChat vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

MemoChat

Features
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SPEAK, DON’T TYPE. CONNECT, DON’T TEXT. Say more. Feel more. Tap and speak with MemoChat—the voice-first messaging app that makes connection effortless and human again. TAP - SPEAK - CONNECT VOICE-FIRST BY DESIGN Traditional messaging apps buried voice notes as an afterthought. We built the entire experience around your voice—because it’s 3-5x faster than typing and infinitely more human. • Hear real laughter, not just “lol” • Catch sarcasm that text could never convey • Feel genuine excitement that no emoji can match • Express complexity without typing paragraphs PRIVACY THAT ACTUALLY WORKS MemoChat gives you total control over your voice: • Choose who can find and contact you • Set messages to auto-delete after listening • Control what gets saved and what disappears • Communicate freely without the digital footprint • Encrypted voice & text keep your chats private Built for real privacy. Your voice, your rules. BUILT FOR DIGITAL NATIVES For the generation that’s tired of endless typing but craves authentic connection: • Instantly familiar • Built for expression • Centered entirely on YOU FEATURES THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE • One-Tap UX: No clutter. No confusion. Just communication. • Auto-Deleting Messages: Say it, send it, let it go • Offline Mode: Record now, sync later • Notes to Self: Capture thoughts instantly with your voice JOIN THE VOICE REVOLUTION Download MemoChat now and rediscover what connection feels like: It’s not just messaging. It’s presence without pressure. Like a conversation that waits for you. It’s asynchronous intimacy. Other apps simulate closeness. MemoChat delivers it. The Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions - https://api.memochat.net/documents/privacy-and-terms

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

MemoChat4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave at none against MemoChat's 3. MemoChat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. MemoChat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MemoChat ships an update every 6 weeks, Wave every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MemoChat versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoChatWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB149 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnimaTech OUSimhadri Bogula

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MemoChat

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 3 Months3 Days trial$8.993 Months
  • 12 Months3 Days trial$22.991 Year
None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MemoChat free?
MemoChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MemoChat or Wave have ads?
Neither MemoChat nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MemoChat or Wave?
MemoChat ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wave every 4 weeks. Most recently, MemoChat was updated on October 9, 2026 and Wave on October 7, 2026.

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