# Wave vs Invoice Ninja

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Invoice Ninja at 78% against Wave's 29%. Invoice Ninja also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and device support (4 vs 1). Wave's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 177) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Invoice Ninja sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoice Ninja holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wave has 6.7K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 78% of Invoice Ninja's.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, Invoice Ninja every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Invoice Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) | **[4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ninja/id1503970375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 177 |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [Invoice Ninja LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220337559) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #70 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 Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ninja/id1503970375)

This app helps businesses manage their finances by creating and sending invoices, tracking payments, and managing clients and projects. It offers features like time tracking, expense management, and payment processing to streamline business operations and get paid faster.

**Highlights:** Invoice creation and sending, Payment tracking and processing, Client management, Project and task management, Time tracking, Expense tracking, Automated notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Month | $13.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (1-2) | $17.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (3-5) | $31.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (6-10) | $59.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (11-20) | $84.00 | per month |
| Pro - Year | $139.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (1-2) | $179.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (3-5) | $319.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (6-10) | $539.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (11-20) | $839.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing with free tier available
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 🔒 Open-source with self-hosting capability
- 📱 Multi-platform support (web, mobile, desktop)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 📱 Mobile app not fully optimized for tablets/iPad
- ⚠️ Inconsistency between web and mobile versions
- 🔐 Data privacy concerns reported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting Google login
- Google authentication not working properly
- Widgets not functioning correctly
- App freezes during data input
- CIS deduction not calculating correctly from net amount

**Requested features**

- Unit of measurement column for line items
- Payroll system integration
- Day rate support for freelancers (not just hourly)
- Ticketing system
- Better iPad/tablet optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Invoice Ninja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wave or Invoice Ninja?

Invoice Ninja is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Invoice Ninja averages 4.6 from 177 ratings.

### Do Wave or Invoice Ninja have ads?

Neither Wave nor Invoice Ninja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or Invoice Ninja?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Invoice Ninja every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 24, 2026 and Invoice Ninja on October 24, 2026.

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