# Rodnya vs Wave

The clearest difference is device support: Wave at 3 against Rodnya's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Rodnya ships an update every 11 days, Wave weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rodnya | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 82 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Kuzin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830506686) | [German Dadinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896756078) |

## What reviewers say

### Rodnya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodnya/id6759299625)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-messenger/id6770590954)

This app combines instant messaging, HD calls, a marketplace, and an endless video feed into one platform. Share moments through stories, posts, or run a blog, and discover or sell unique items.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging and HD calls, Endless video feed (Streams), Ephemeral stories, Blogging and feed posts, Integrated marketplace, Contact syncing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rodnya free?

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

### Is Wave free?

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

### Do Rodnya or Wave have ads?

Neither Rodnya nor Wave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rodnya or Wave?

Rodnya ships an update every 11 days, and Wave weekly. Most recently, Rodnya was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wave on October 16, 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.*