# Wave vs WaveApp.me

The clearest difference is rating: WaveApp.me at 5.0 against Wave's 4.4. WaveApp.me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Wave's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 1) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

WaveApp.me 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, WaveApp.me every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | WaveApp.me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveappme/id1473265225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [Valentyn Khutornenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473265224) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### WaveApp.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveappme/id1473265225)

Find crewing and training centers easily by selecting your city and service category. Access company contact details, save favorites, and stay updated with relevant news.

**Highlights:** 350+ companies in 6 cities, Company search and navigation, Favorites section, Daily news updates, News filtering by topic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is WaveApp.me free?

WaveApp.me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wave or WaveApp.me?

WaveApp.me is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while WaveApp.me averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wave or WaveApp.me have ads?

Neither Wave nor WaveApp.me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or WaveApp.me?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and WaveApp.me every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 16, 2026 and WaveApp.me on October 3, 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.*