# Wave vs Upnetic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upnetic at 100% against Wave's 29%. Upnetic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Wave's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Upnetic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $46.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave has 6.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 100% of Upnetic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, Upnetic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Upnetic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnetic/id1458023719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [GoSmallBiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421367189) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### Upnetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnetic/id1458023719)

Access expert business and legal advice on the go. Connect with qualified attorneys for assistance with legal needs and submit questions to business consultants for timely answers. Browse a database of common business questions to make informed decisions and improve your operations.

**Highlights:** Expert business advisory services, Connect with local attorneys, Submit business questions to consultants, Browse frequently asked business questions, Store business background information, Receive response notifications, Access past questions and referrals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upnetic Monthly Subscription | $46.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Upnetic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wave or Upnetic?

Wave is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Upnetic averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Wave or Upnetic have ads?

Neither Wave nor Upnetic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or Upnetic?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Upnetic every 2 months. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 20, 2026 and Upnetic on October 9, 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.*