# Wave vs Invoice Maker・Billing App

The clearest difference is rating: Invoice Maker・Billing App at 4.8 against Wave's 4.4. Invoice Maker・Billing App also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 29%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Invoice Maker・Billing App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoice Maker・Billing App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 56% of Invoice Maker・Billing App's.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, Invoice Maker・Billing App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Invoice Maker・Billing App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **56.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #95 |
| Size | 128 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [Saldo Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277532073) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### Invoice Maker・Billing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and share professional invoices and estimates quickly from any device. Save time on paperwork, stay organized, and get paid faster with customizable branding and payment options. Focus on your business while this app handles your billing.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates quickly, Convert estimates to invoices, Save product/service details, Calculate taxes and discounts, Add payment methods, Customizable branding, Add signatures and photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Saldo Apps Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly layout
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📝 Professional-looking invoices
- 💰 Convenient payment options
- 📊 Helpful reporting and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Issues with syncing and data loss
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Security and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not sending properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Data loss after app updates or device changes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Invoices showing as drafts unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add late fee feature
- Improve invoice customization options
- Integrate with inventory management systems
- Provide better customer support channels
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker・Billing App free?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wave or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Invoice Maker・Billing App averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Wave or Invoice Maker・Billing App have ads?

Neither Wave nor Invoice Maker・Billing App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Invoice Maker・Billing App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wave was updated on September 25, 2026 and Invoice Maker・Billing App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wave or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Wave currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker・Billing App at #95. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*