# Wave vs Beacon Scout

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Beacon Scout at 16.4 against Wave's 26.2. 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 | Beacon Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Size | 2 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Zurcher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878033112) | [Next Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838301382) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-usb-recorder/id6760622100)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beacon Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-scout/id6760978708)

**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 Beacon Scout free?

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

### Do Wave or Beacon Scout have ads?

Neither Wave nor Beacon Scout shows ads.

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