Comparison

Wapi vs Vlna.app

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

Head to head
About

Wapi

Features
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Wapi helps you stay close to your people β€” without the noise. Create private circles for friends, family, or groups. See where everyone is on the map, only when you want to. Plan events, meet up, and turn ideas into real moments. You’re always in control: β€’ Share location your way β€’ Switch circles instantly β€’ Create and join events effortlessly No pressure. No oversharing. Just connection, done right. Privacy Policy: https://wapi.place/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vlna.app

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Vlna.app connects you with people around you at concerts, festivals, and events β€” in real time. RADAR Discover nearby Vlna.app users who choose to share their live location. See their vibe, their song, and their energy within your chosen radius. Radar can show people nearby even when you are not attending the same event. Tap a profile to send a gesture, message, or friend request. MAP The Map is more private than Radar. It shows only your friends, people attending the same event, and convoy members. Unrelated strangers are not shown on the Map. Use it to navigate to friends and stay connected with your crew. GESTURES Send a wave, a fire, or a lightning bolt. Break the ice without saying a word. EVENTS Create or join events, see who is around you, and connect with new people before you even meet them. CHAT Message people nearby and start a conversation instantly. VLNA.APP KING Unlock the full experience with extended Radar, unlimited friends, exclusive reactions, premium wallpapers, and more. Vlna.app King is an auto-renewable annual subscription priced at €4.99 per year. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Location is used only while the app is open. You can deny location permission or pause location sharing at any time in Profile. Vlna.app does not store historical location data. Vlna.app is built for the moment. Open it. Feel the wave. Please use the Vlna.app responsibly and respect the privacy of other users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vlna.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://vlna.app/terms/

Screenshots

Wapi4 screens
Vlna.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wapi and Vlna.app are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wapi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Vlna.app sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Wapi versus Vlna.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWapiVlna.app
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan NgbongaPeter Hidas

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wapi

Subscriptions4
  • Solo$1.991 Month
  • Family$5.991 Month
  • Solo$19.991 Year
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  • Family$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Vlna.app

Subscriptions1
  • Vlna.app King$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Wapi free?
Wapi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vlna.app free?
Vlna.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wapi or Vlna.app have ads?
Neither Wapi nor Vlna.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wapi or Vlna.app?
Wapi ships an update every 3 days, and Vlna.app every 3 days. Most recently, Wapi was updated on October 13, 2026 and Vlna.app on October 31, 2026.

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