Comparison

KaiShui vs WaveFast

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

Head to head
About

KaiShui

Craft personalized sleep soundscapes with a smart mixing engine and track your sleep stages. Enjoy seamless integration with iOS features like Live Activities and Siri for ultimate control over your rest.

Highlights
  • 10-Track Smart Mixing Engine
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration
  • HealthKit sleep stage and heart rate analysis
  • Siri and Automation support
  • All-format audio import (MP3, M4A, FLAC)
  • iCloud backup for cross-device syncing
Features
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Say goodbye to repetitive, generic loops. "KaiShui" is a premium tool designed for audio customization and deep sleep analysis. Deeply integrated with iOS features, we give you ultimate control over your sleep environment. 【Key Features】 10-Track Smart Mixing Engine: Unique dual-layer logic for background ambiance and accent sounds. Supports independent volume control, random intervals, delayed starts, and fade-in/out to simulate a truly natural, non-repeating soundscape. Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Track your sleep countdown directly on the lock screen and Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. HealthKit Insights: Sync with Apple Watch to monitor sleep stages (Deep, REM, etc.) and heart rate. Our algorithm analyzes which sound combination induces your deep sleep best. Siri & Automation: Supports "Hey Siri, start sleep session" to seamlessly blend into your smart iOS life. All-Format Audio Import: Supports MP3, M4A, FLAC, and more. Import your favorite tracks into the mixing engine for infinite possibilities. 【Our Promise】 Focused entirely on sleep. No ads, no social features, no bloated recommendations. Supports iCloud backup for cross-device syncing. Privacy Policy:https://www.yuque.com/bashert/hzq6z2/gi672n1ydh2h02dt?singleDoc# Terms of Use/EULA:https://www.yuque.com/bashert/hzq6z2/ezvibonrmu1mebbf?singleDoc#

About

WaveFast

Track your intermittent fasting with a visually engaging and user-friendly interface. This app offers a one-time purchase, no subscriptions, and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally. Stay motivated with fluid animations and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Mesmerizing fluid wave animation
  • Dynamic Island & Live Activities integration
  • History and streak tracking
  • Customizable water themes
  • Body status insights
  • Smart notifications
  • Privacy-focused local data storage
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Reach your intermittent fasting goals with WaveFast, the most visually stunning and intuitive fasting tracker on the App Store. Say goodbye to bloated apps and expensive monthly subscriptions. WaveFast is built for one thing: tracking your fast with an elegant, fluid interface that makes reaching your goals satisfying and stress-free. Pay once, use forever. No accounts, no data tracking, no subscriptions. CORE FEATURES: 1、Mesmerizing Fluid Animation: Watch your progress rise like water. The calming wave animation reduces anxiety and keeps you motivated. 2、Dynamic Island & Live Activities: Never open the app just to check the time. Keep your fast visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. 3、History & Streak Tracking: Never lose your progress. WaveFast automatically saves your completed fasts so you can track your journey, view your longest fast, and build your streaks. 4、Custom Water Themes: Personalize your experience with stunning premium colors like Sakura Pink, Aurora Green, and Midnight Purple. 5、Body Status Insights: Know exactly what's happening inside your body—from fat burning to autophagy—based on real-time scientific milestones. 6、Smart Notifications: Get instantly notified when you reach the fat-burning zone and when your goal is achieved. 7、Privacy First: All your data stays locally on your device. We respect your privacy. Available fasting plans include 12h, 14h, 16h, 18h, and 20h. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned faster doing OMAD, WaveFast is your perfect companion. Start your health journey today, beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KaiShui4 screens
WaveFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WaveFast at free against KaiShui's freemium. KaiShui's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KaiShui ships an update every 9 days, WaveFast every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KaiShui versus WaveFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaiShuiWaveFast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer凌峰 高瑞华 张

Customer experience

KaiShui

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WaveFast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

KaiShui

Subscriptions2
  • KaiShui VIP Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Kaishui VIP - Lifetime Early Bird$14.99
  • KaiShui VIP Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

WaveFast

One-time1
  • WaveFast Pro$5.99

Questions

Is KaiShui free?
KaiShui is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaveFast free?
WaveFast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KaiShui or WaveFast have ads?
Neither KaiShui nor WaveFast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KaiShui or WaveFast?
KaiShui ships an update every 9 days, and WaveFast every 3 weeks. Most recently, KaiShui was updated on October 31, 2026 and WaveFast on October 31, 2026.

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