Comparison

Wave vs Auth Code

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

Head to head
About

Wave

This app helps seafarers manage their maritime careers. Log sea service, store certificates, and track career progression. Export records as PDFs and access data offline.

Highlights
  • Sea service tracking
  • Certificate management
  • Career progression monitoring
  • PDF export and sharing
  • Offline access
  • Secure data storage
Features
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Wave is the all-in-one maritime career companion for seafarers. Track your sea service records, manage certificates, and monitor your career progression — all from your pocket. Key Features: • Sea Service Tracking — Log your service records with vessel details, ranks, and dates. Keep an accurate, organized history of your time at sea. • Certificate Management — Store and manage your maritime certificates in one secure place. Never lose track of important documents again. • Career Progression — Set your target rank and vessel type, track required sea time, and see exactly where you stand on your career path. • PDF Export & Sharing — Export your complete sea service records as professional PDF documents, ready to share with employers or maritime authorities. • Offline Access — Works without an internet connection. Your data syncs automatically when you're back online, perfect for life at sea. • Secure & Private — Your maritime career data is protected with secure authentication and encrypted storage. Whether you're a cadet logging your first voyage or an experienced officer managing years of service history, Wave keeps your maritime career organized and accessible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Auth Code

Secure your online accounts with this app that generates one-time verification codes for services supporting two-factor authentication. Easily add accounts by scanning QR codes, importing images, or manually entering setup keys. Offers features like app lock, encrypted backups, and optional iCloud sync for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • One-time verification codes (TOTP/HOTP)
  • QR code scanning for account setup
  • Import from Google Authenticator
  • App Lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Encrypted backups
  • Optional iCloud Sync
  • Home Screen Widget
Features
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Protect your online accounts with simple and secure two-factor authentication. Auth Code generates one-time verification codes for services that support authenticator-based 2FA. Scan a QR code, import a saved QR image, enter a setup key manually, or transfer your accounts from Google Authenticator. KEY FEATURES • One-Time Verification Codes Generate time-based (TOTP) and counter-based (HOTP) codes for compatible websites and services. Generate your codes without an internet connection. • Easy Account Setup Add accounts by scanning QR codes with your camera, importing QR images from Photos, or entering setup keys manually. • Import from Google Authenticator Transfer accounts using Google Authenticator export QR codes, including exports with multiple QR codes. • Keep Accounts Organized Find accounts with search and mark frequently used accounts as favorites for quick access. • App Lock & Privacy Controls Protect access with Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices, configure automatic locking, and hide codes from view. • Encrypted Backups Export backups encrypted with a password you choose and restore your accounts when needed. Keep your backup file and password safe. • Optional iCloud Sync Sync accounts across your devices. Your accounts are encrypted before being stored in your private iCloud database. • Home Screen Widget View authentication codes from your Home Screen. • Light & Dark Appearance Choose a light theme, a dark theme, or follow your device settings. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enable authenticator-based two-factor authentication on a supported website or service. 2. Add the account to Auth Code using its QR code or setup key. 3. Enter the generated verification code to complete setup. 4. Open Auth Code whenever you need a code to sign in. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection beyond your password. Auth Code works with services that support standard TOTP or HOTP authentication. PREMIUM FEATURES Premium unlocks unlimited accounts, encrypted iCloud sync, and password-protected backup export. Restoring an existing encrypted backup is available without Premium. Privacy Policy: https://authcode.site/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wave4 screens
Auth Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Auth Code at every 10 days against Wave's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Wave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Auth Code sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wave against 5.0 for Auth Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, Auth Code every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Wave versus Auth Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveAuth Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBUILD BY TWO & ONE LIMITEDIvanna Koryliak

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wave

Subscriptions2
  • Wave Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Wave Pro Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Auth Code

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Auth Code free?
Auth Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wave or Auth Code?
Wave and Auth Code are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Wave or Auth Code have ads?
Neither Wave nor Auth Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wave or Auth Code?
Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Auth Code every 10 days. Most recently, Wave was updated on November 5, 2026 and Auth Code on November 8, 2026.

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