# Along the Waves vs Raids Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Raids Timer at free with in-app purchases against Along the Waves's subscription. Raids Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Along the Waves's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Along the Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Raids Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raids Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Along the Waves has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Along the Waves's written reviews are positive against 100% of Raids Timer's.

Along the Waves ships an update every 2 weeks, Raids Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Along the Waves | Raids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/along-the-waves/id6753202429/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raids-timer/id6801344168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 111 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Along the Waves LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843038167) | [Derrick Conti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833350729) |

## What reviewers say

### Along the Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/along-the-waves/id6753202429)

Connect with other mothers in a supportive community designed to combat isolation. Share your experiences, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement through shared moments and personalized groups. This app offers tools for emotional well-being and fosters meaningful connections throughout your parenting journey.

**Highlights:** Mood Check-Ins, Glimmers (moment capture), Love Notes (encouragement), Micro-Groups (stage-based matching), Mindful Moments (meditations)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $76.99 | per year |


### Raids Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raids-timer/id6801344168)

This app synchronizes rally and land times for various war games, allowing players to coordinate attacks for simultaneous landings. It offers features like shared timers, order management, and in-game alerts, with optional chat functionalities.

**Highlights:** Shared rally and land times (UTC), Per-person distance calculation for synchronized landings, Automatic SEND time adjustment, Order and lineup management, Envelope system for rally invitations, In-game alerts (iOS notifications), Offline core clock functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raids local | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Along the Waves free?

Along the Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raids Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Along the Waves or Raids Timer?

Raids Timer is rated higher. Along the Waves averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Raids Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Along the Waves or Raids Timer have ads?

Neither Along the Waves nor Raids Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Along the Waves or Raids Timer?

Along the Waves ships an update every 2 weeks, and Raids Timer daily. Most recently, Along the Waves was updated on September 28, 2026 and Raids Timer on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*