# Wave vs Famosapp

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Famosapp at 14.0 against Wave's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Famosapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-secure-messaging/id6755153686/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 149 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simhadri Bogula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797254968) | [DATA DRIVEN INVESTOR PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527566709) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-secure-messaging/id6755153686)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Famosapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famosapp/id6757913664)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Famosapp free?

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

### Do Wave or Famosapp have ads?

Neither Wave nor Famosapp shows ads.

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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.*