# Go Away! vs Wave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go Away! at none against Wave's 1. Go Away! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Wave's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Go Away! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Go Away! ships an update every 3 months, Wave daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Away! | Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-away-lite/id913277768/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [The Palaz Co. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796868875) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-away-lite/id913277768)

This application displays a clear message to deter unwanted visitors or convey custom text. It can also audibly announce your chosen phrase, with options for random playback to ensure the message is received. The interface is fully customizable with your own titles, images, and recorded messages.

**Highlights:** Display custom text messages, Record and play custom audio, Random audio playback option, Customizable title and image, Lite version with adverts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-surf-the-knowledge/id6742111615)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wave Pro | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Away! free?

Go Away! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave free?

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

### Do Go Away! or Wave have ads?

Wave shows ads; Go Away! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Away! or Wave?

Go Away! ships an update every 3 months, and Wave daily. Most recently, Go Away! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wave on October 28, 2026.

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