Comparison

WAV. vs Art Network

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

Head to head
About

WAV.

A private, invite-only messaging app for creative teams, offering real-time group chat with an iMessage-style interface. Share media, play audio inline, and manage access securely. Designed for artists, producers, and their collaborators.

Highlights
  • Real-time group messaging
  • Private, invite-only access
  • iMessage-inspired interface
  • Media and audio sharing
  • Admin-managed experience
  • Searchable chats list
Features
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App Description WAV is a private, invite-only messaging app designed exclusively for WAV clients, artists, producers, and team members. Built for speed, simplicity, and privacy, WAV brings group communication into one secure space — with an iMessage-style experience optimized for creative teams. Key Features • Real-Time Group Messaging Chat instantly with your team in fast, responsive chatrooms designed for high activity. • Private, Access-Code Entry Only users invited by WAV can sign up and join the community. • iMessage-Inspired Interface Clean bubbles, smooth flow, and an intuitive layout make messaging natural and effortless. • Media Sharing Send images and audio files, and save them directly to your device. • Inline Audio Playback Play voice notes and audio messages inside the chat with a clean, simple player. • Admin-Managed Experience WAV administrators can add users, create chatrooms, update profiles, and manage access. • Searchable Chats List Find conversations quickly with a simple search bar on the Chats screen. • Dashboard Screen Your own dashboard with live revenue, releases, and beat inbox. • Stay Logged In No repeated logins — stay connected unless you choose to log out.

About

Art Network

A social network designed exclusively for the art community. Artists can share their work and career updates, while collectors and curators can follow their favorite artists chronologically, free from algorithmic interference.

Highlights
  • Share studio updates and new works
  • Announce exhibitions and career milestones
  • Chronological feed, no algorithms
  • Connect directly with collectors
  • Discover art without noise or ads
  • Professional, gallery-like design
Features
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Art Network is a social network built specifically for the art world. Artists use Art Network to share studio updates, new works, exhibitions, and career moments. Collectors, curators, and art professionals use it to follow artists they care about and stay genuinely up to date—without algorithms deciding what matters. Unlike traditional social platforms, Art Network is chronological by design. Posts appear in the order they’re shared, so nothing important is buried or missed. For Artists • Share studio updates, works in progress, and finished artworks • Announce exhibitions, fairs, and milestones • Build a direct, ongoing relationship with collectors and followers • Present your work in a clean, professional environment designed for art For Collectors & Curators • Follow artists you care about • See updates in real time, in chronological order • Stay informed on exhibitions, releases, and career developments • Discover work without noise, ads, or algorithmic manipulation Why Art Network • Chronological feed — no algorithms • Built exclusively for the art community • Focused on signal, not virality • Clean, gallery-like design • A professional alternative to Instagram Art Network is where artists share their work—and where the art world stays connected.

Screenshots

WAV.4 screens
Art Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Art Network at 5.0 against WAV.'s 1.0. WAV.'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Art Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WAV. ships an update every 4 days, Art Network every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WAV. versus Art Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWAV.Art Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited Market incArtCollection.io LLC

Customer experience

WAV.

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Art Network

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

In-app purchases

None

WAV.

No in-app purchases

None

Art Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WAV. free?
WAV. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Art Network free?
Art Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WAV. or Art Network?
Art Network is rated higher. WAV. averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Art Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WAV. or Art Network have ads?
Neither WAV. nor Art Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WAV. or Art Network?
WAV. ships an update every 4 days, and Art Network every 2 days. Most recently, WAV. was updated on October 30, 2026 and Art Network on October 31, 2026.

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