# Wave vs Wave Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave Connect at 71% against Wave's 29%. Wave Connect also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Wave's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1.6K). 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 Wave Connect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 71% of Wave Connect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | Wave Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-connect/id6448073850/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 9 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) | [Wave Connect Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681900384) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #67 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


### Wave Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-connect/id6448073850)

Create, share, and manage professional digital business cards using QR codes or Apple Wallet. Customize your profile to make a lasting impression and easily grow your network. Streamline contact management and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Create digital business cards, Share via QR code, Apple Wallet, email, Scan and save contacts, Smart contact manager, Productivity booster, CRM integrations, Networking analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $84.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick setup and efficient workflow
- 💼 Excellent for networking and lead capture
- 📱 Apple Wallet and QR code integration
- 💰 Free or very cost-effective pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading failures
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 Photos won't upload or display properly
- 🐛 White screen when previewing/sharing cards
- 🐛 Video content disappears unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load or launch
- Google sign-on process broken
- Photos shuffle out of order automatically
- Photos fail to upload with no error feedback
- Video uploads disappear after initial success

**Requested features**

- Social media links integration
- Website and video links support
- Meeting calendar integrations
- Download contact to device option on web view
- Better photo ordering and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is Wave Connect free?

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

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

Wave Connect is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Wave Connect averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Wave or Wave Connect have ads?

Neither Wave nor Wave Connect shows ads.

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

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wave Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 20, 2026 and Wave Connect on October 20, 2026.

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