# Wave vs HB InSite

The clearest difference is rating: HB InSite at 5.0 against Wave's 4.4. HB InSite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Wave's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. HB InSite asks for nothing beyond the download.

HB InSite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, HB InSite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | HB InSite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hb-insite/id1437205007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#62** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [Helmsbriscoe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187840424) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #62 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


### HB InSite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hb-insite/id1437205007)

This platform serves as a proprietary knowledge-sharing system for associates of a specific company. It facilitates the exchange of information and insights among its users.

**Highlights:** Knowledge sharing, Proprietary platform, Information exchange, Associate network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is HB InSite free?

HB InSite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wave or HB InSite?

HB InSite is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while HB InSite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wave or HB InSite have ads?

Neither Wave nor HB InSite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or HB InSite?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and HB InSite every 2 months. Most recently, Wave was updated on November 11, 2026 and HB InSite on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*