Waves vs Tago.Social
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Waves
Communicate directly with nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct, creating a private mesh network without internet or servers. Ideal for events or areas with no service, offering end-to-end encrypted chats and file sharing.
- Offline mesh networking
- End-to-end encryption
- No accounts or servers
- Private 1-on-1 chats
- Broadcast chat
- Photo and voice message sharing
- AR Radar for nearby users
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Waves is a peer-to-peer mesh messenger that works without internet, servers, or accounts. Just Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone connects directly to nearby phones, forming a mesh network. Messages hop from device to device, extending range across crowds, campuses, and festivals — all without cell towers. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • End-to-end encryption on all private messages (Curve25519 + ChaChaPoly) • No accounts, no phone number, no email — ever • No servers store your messages — they exist only on your device • Messages auto-delete after the time you choose (15 min to 2 hours) • No analytics, no tracking, no ads • Only location group pins are stored in the cloud — nothing else FEATURES • General broadcast chat — talk to everyone nearby • Private 1-on-1 encrypted chats • Voice messages — push to talk • Photo sharing through mesh • Contacts — add friends when nearby • Location & portable groups with optional password • AR Radar — see direction and distance to people (UWB, iPhone 11+) • SOS emergency broadcast • Shake to wave hello • Emoji reactions • Disappearing messages with visible countdown PERFECT FOR • Festivals & concerts where cell service is dead • Camping, hiking, off-grid adventures • Classrooms & campus without Wi-Fi • Anywhere you want to communicate privately NO INTERNET. NO SERVERS. NO RULES. Just people and their phones.
Tago.Social
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Tago.Social: Watch. Chat. Connect. Original Series. Real Creators. More Than Streaming. Discover original short-form series, independent films, short films, and anime. Connect with creators, join fan communities, go live, and earn Drops as you explore a new kind of social entertainment. Tago.Social brings entertainment, community, and creator experiences together in one platform. WATCH ORIGINAL SERIES Discover stories worth staying up for. Explore short-form series, independent films, short films, and anime from emerging and independent creators. Find new episodes, explore different genres, and discover your next favourite story through a personalized content feed. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE Explore content and creators that match your interests. Tago.Social brings entertainment discovery and social interaction together, helping you find stories to watch and people to connect with. EARN DROPS Watching is just the beginning. Engage with content, participate in the Tago.Social experience, and earn Drops where eligible. Use Drops across supported platform experiences. Creators can also earn through eligible content and monetization features, subject to applicable platform rules. JOIN CIRCLES Every story can bring people together. Join communities built around series, creators, and shared interests. Chat with fellow fans, share clips, discuss episodes, and connect with the people behind the content. GO LIVE. CONNECT IN REAL TIME. Take your interactions beyond the feed. Go live, engage with your audience, and connect through supported voice and video calling experiences. Whether you're sharing a moment or catching up with friends, Tago.Social makes room for real-time connection. CHAT WITHOUT BORDERS Connect with people across languages and communities. Use supported translation tools to help conversations flow across language barriers, and discover people with shared interests through available matching features. CREATE. GROW. EARN. Your creativity deserves an audience. Publish original content, build your following, engage with your community, and explore available monetization opportunities. Tago.Social gives independent creators a place to share their work and grow their presence. ONE PLATFORM. MORE WAYS TO CONNECT. Watch stories. Discover creators. Join Circles. Chat with friends. Go live. Earn Drops. Build your audience. Tago.Social — Watch. Earn. Create. Connect. SUBSCRIPTIONS — TAGO PRO Unlock more stories and enjoy an enhanced viewing experience with Tago Pro. Tago Pro offers auto-renewable subscription plans, including weekly, monthly, and annual options where available. The applicable price and subscription duration are displayed before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://tago.social/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://tago.social/legal/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waves at none against Tago.Social's 7. Waves also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tago.Social's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tago.Social sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Waves | Tago.Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrey Kiselev | SAVHFRESH LTD |
In-app purchases
Waves
No in-app purchases
Tago.Social
- Tago.Social Lite$0.997 Days
- Tago.Social Pro$2.991 Month
- Tago.Social Annual$29.991 Year
- Tago Drops 100$0.99
- Tago Drops Hype$1.99
- Tago Drops Elite$9.99
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- Tago Drops Aura$49.99









