Comparison

Solovo vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

Solovo

Connect with loved ones through HD video and voice calls, group chats, and engaging video messages. Share daily moments in stories and enjoy a simple, ad-free experience designed for all ages. Encrypted communication ensures your data remains private.

Highlights
  • HD video and voice calls
  • Group chats and calls
  • Video messages and stories
  • Encrypted chats and calls
  • Light and dark mode
  • Stickers
Features
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Solovo is a free messenger for calls and chat with the people who matter. Video calls, group chats, video messages and stories in one simple app. No ads, no subscriptions. FREE CALLS - HD video and voice calls over Wi-Fi and mobile data - Group calls with family, friends and coworkers - International calls with no roaming or calling plans STAY IN TOUCH - One-on-one and group chats, reactions, forwarding for messages and music - Voice messages with one tap - Round video messages, for when you want to show your face but can't call - Photos, videos and files right in the chat STORIES - Share moments from your day in stories - Reply to a friend's story with a video, and it lands straight in your chat AND MORE - Static and animated stickers - Light and dark mode - Encrypted chats and calls, and we never sell your data - Simple design with big buttons, easy for grandparents and grandkids alike - Runs even on older phones, sign up with your phone number Solovo is built by a small team. We read every review and reply personally, so tell us what you'd like to see next. Download Solovo and call the people you love.

About

Wave

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
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Wave is your all-in-one super app where messaging, content, and business flow together in one clean, seamless space. No more juggling dozens of apps — Wave brings instant messaging, calls, a marketplace, and an endless video feed into a single stylish interface. Smart messaging & calls: - Familiar start: Wave syncs contacts from your address book, so chats with friends already on Wave appear instantly. - Crystal-clear calls: free one-on-one audio and video calls in HD with advanced noise suppression. Creativity & content: - Streams: dive into an endless feed of vertical videos. Shoot your own, add music and trending effects. - Stories: share bright moments of your day in photo and video that disappear after 24 hours. - Posts & feed: run a full blog, publish thoughts and photo reports, follow creators and shape your feed. Marketplace: - Find unique items or list your own. Chat with buyers and sellers directly in Wave and close deals quickly and safely. Catch your Wave! Download now and discover the perfect space to chat, have fun, create, and even run a business.

Screenshots

Solovo4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solovo at 3 against Wave's 1. On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solovo against 5.0 for Wave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solovo ships an update every 6 days, Wave every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Solovo versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolovoWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSOLOVO LLCGerman Dadinov

Customer experience

Solovo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Solovo

No in-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solovo free?
Solovo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solovo or Wave?
Solovo and Wave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Solovo or Wave have ads?
Neither Solovo nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solovo or Wave?
Solovo ships an update every 6 days, and Wave every 9 days. Most recently, Solovo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Wave on November 10, 2026.

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