# Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple vs Wave

The clearest difference is rating: Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple at 4.9 against Wave's 4.4. Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 29%) and ratings volume (123K vs 6.7K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple has 123K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple's written reviews are positive against 29% of Wave's.

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple ships an update every 11 days, Wave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invoice-simple/id694831622/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #63 |
| Size | 220 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zenvoice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/990870994) | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) |

## What reviewers say

### Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invoice-simple/id694831622)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and send professional invoices, estimates, and receipts quickly from your mobile device. This app helps individuals and growing businesses get organized, look professional, and get paid faster by accepting online payments.

**Highlights:** Create invoices, estimates, and receipts, Send documents via email, text, or WhatsApp, Accept online payments, Customize invoices with logo and business details, Track invoice status and get payment reminders, Organize client and product information

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Mobile subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Side Business | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Business Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $13.49 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Standard Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $21.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Quick and simple
- 👍 Saves time
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔀 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🔀 Confusing navigation
- 🔀 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not sending properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to recover deleted invoices
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange line items
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Integrate with accounting software
- Add option to track expenses and profitability
- Allow multiple business profiles in one account


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Manage your small business finances on the go. Send professional invoices, track expenses with receipt scanning, and monitor your business insights. Get paid faster with integrated online payment options.

**Highlights:** Send customized invoices and estimates, Scan receipts with OCR for expense tracking, Monitor business insights on a dashboard, Accept online credit card and bank payments, Automate late payment reminders, Syncs with desktop account

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile receipts - Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Mobile receipts - Annual | $72.00 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Annual | $190.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Professional invoicing
- 🚀 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Convenient mobile app
- 🚀 Seamless integration between devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🔒 Poor customer service and support
- 💰 Expensive payment processing fees
- 🔒 Unreliable payouts and fund holds
- 🐛 Missing key features in mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to edit invoices
- Inability to view past transactions in mobile app
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting bank accounts
- Incorrect tax calculations and reporting issues
- Delayed or missing payments from customers

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve mobile app functionality
- Integrate with more third-party services
- Provide better customer support channels
- Add more customization options for invoices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple free?

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wave free?

Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple or Wave?

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple is rated higher. Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123K ratings, while Wave averages 4.4 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple or Wave have ads?

Neither Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple nor Wave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple or Wave?

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple ships an update every 11 days, and Wave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wave on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple or Wave?

Invoice Maker ▸ Invoice Simple currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Wave at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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