# Wave vs LHS Tech

The clearest difference is rating: Wave at 4.4 against LHS Tech's 1.0. Wave also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). LHS Tech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. LHS Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Wave's written reviews are positive against 0% of LHS Tech's.

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, LHS Tech every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wave | LHS Tech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-small-business-software/id881629660/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lhs-tech/id6479831146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | **#54** | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wave Financial Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/574934359) | [Local Home Services Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737314707) |

## What reviewers say

### Wave

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

**Currently charting:** #54 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


### LHS Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lhs-tech/id6479831146)

This app streamlines daily operations for field service professionals. It manages job orders, scheduling, customer communication, and invoicing, all from a mobile device. Built by technicians for technicians, it offers exclusive perks and secure data management.

**Highlights:** Work order management, Smart scheduling, In-app customer communication, Invoicing and payment tracking, Technician perks and support, Secure data management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wave free?

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

### Is LHS Tech free?

LHS Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wave or LHS Tech?

Wave is rated higher. Wave averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while LHS Tech averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wave or LHS Tech have ads?

Neither Wave nor LHS Tech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wave or LHS Tech?

Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and LHS Tech every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wave was updated on October 24, 2026 and LHS Tech on October 22, 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.*