# around vs Wave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wave at none against around's 2. around's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. around sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | around | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-find-whos-close/id6749483375/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 54 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Behind The App](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589287115) | [Kamala Farzaliyeva](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790419449) |

## What reviewers say

### around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/around-find-whos-close/id6749483375)

Discover people nearby at venues like bars or clubs using Bluetooth. Create a profile, see who's around, and instantly exchange contact information if both users accept. Review your past connections with the History feature.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth-based proximity discovery, No GPS or location tracking, Profile creation with age and photos, Request and exchange social media/phone numbers, History of past connections, Venue-specific discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aaaround Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium monthly | $19.99 | per month |


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-social/id6790419447)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is around free?

around is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wave free?

Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do around or Wave have ads?

Neither around nor Wave shows ads.

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