Comparison

SofaPlay vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

SofaPlay

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

Highlights
  • Wireless media streaming
  • Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs
  • Instant display of photos and videos
  • iTunes file transfer support
  • UPnP/DLNA compatibility
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SofaPlay allows you to play media files directly from your iOS device on the tv. It connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad to your Smart TV and takes care of the streaming. Just choose any photo or video and it will appear instantly on the big screen in front of you. SofaPlay streams your video wirelessly to your TV. No configuration needed, no hassle. Also you can transfer any video, audio or image files via iTunes to your iOS device and use it in SofaPlay. IMPORTANT: SofaPlay is working with devices, which are supporting the UPnP/DLNA Digital Media Renderer standard. Fortunately, most of the new TVs are working with SofaPlay. Also, there are a few supported Blu-Ray Players. If your device has a network connection (wireless or wired), there is a great chance it is supported.

About

Wave

Features
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Wave is your personalized way to explore Wikipedia. Build a smarter reading habit with a feed tuned to your interests, save favorites for later, and keep your learning streak alive with gentle encouragement. What you’ll love: Personalized feed: Articles matched to your topics and categories Custom feeds: Create feeds with topics of your choice for even more tailored learning Favorites and bookmarks: Save what matters and pick up anytime Progress tracking: Earn Brain Points, follow your levels, and keep daily streaks alive with motivating nudges Multi-language: Read in your preferred language Notifications: Stay on track with timely reminders Privacy-first: No account required; your data stays on your device Privacy Policy: https://wave.thepalazcompany.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://wave.thepalazcompany.com/terms

Screenshots

SofaPlay1 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SofaPlay at none against Wave's shown. SofaPlay also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.1). Wave's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, 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. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, Wave daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SofaPlay versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofaPlayWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian PimmingerThe Palaz Co. LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SofaPlay

One-time1
  • SofaPlay Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Wave

Subscriptions1
  • Wave Pro$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SofaPlay free?
SofaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SofaPlay or Wave have ads?
Wave shows ads; SofaPlay does not.
Which is updated more often, SofaPlay or Wave?
SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and Wave daily. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wave on October 3, 2026.

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