Split.co vs Waves For Creators
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Split.co
This app empowers influencers to earn more from affiliate links by creating and sharing unique double-sided links. For shoppers, it offers an easy way to earn cashback directly from their mobile browser.
- Create and share double-sided affiliate links
- Earn more from affiliate marketing
- Share extension for mobile browsers
- Earn cashback while shopping
- Shop without leaving your browser
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ARE YOU AN INFLUENCER? Split's app is the best way to share (and earn from) affiliate links. Be sure to try our share extension - it helps you create and share SplitLinks (aka double-sided affiliate links) straight from within your mobile browser. You won't believe how easy it is to use! And you'll be shocked by how much more these double-sided links earn you than regular affiliate links :) ARE YOU A CONSUMER? Split's app is the easiest way to earn cashback while you shop (it can even help you do so without leaving your mobile browser)!
Waves For Creators
This app connects creators with brands for sponsored content opportunities. Discover premium products at discounts, earn cash for video reviews, and access educational resources to grow your audience and skills.
- Find and secure brand deals
- Shop premium products at discounts
- Earn cash for video reviews
- Access educational resources
- AI tools for creator growth
- Track content performance
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Shop and get #sponsored Waves is the easiest way to find and secure brand deals. Shop premium products at huge discounts and turn your audience and creative skills into cash. Accessible to everyone: Anyone can get a brand deal on Waves. No limits, no minimums, no fine-print. Save up to 80% on hot, premium products.: Access a curated selection of renowned brands who are offering exclusive discounts in return for honest video reviews made by cool people like yourself! Whether you're eyeing the latest beauty, clothing, fitness or food products, Waves has something that you'll love to share with your audience. Get paid for making content.: Experience unparalleled earning potential with our industry-leading payout structure. Waves tracks every sale and view to ensure you get paid what you're worth. No limits, no minimums, no fine-print. Elevate your #ad game: Content creators on Waves get exclusive access to top-tier educational resources from industry experts. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, Waves is your gateway to exponential growth as a creator. We'll help you produce better content, work with more brands, and make more cash. Grow as a creator with cutting-edge AI tools.: Our platform supercharges your follower count and the brand collaboration experience. Seamlessly discover exciting partnership opportunities, track your growth, and unlock your full potential as a creator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Split.co at none against Waves For Creators's shown. Split.co also leads on ratings volume (363 vs 30). Waves For Creators's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Waves For Creators holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split.co has 363 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Split.co's written reviews are positive against 71% of Waves For Creators's.
Split.co ships an update every 3 weeks, Waves For Creators weekly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Split.co | Waves For Creators |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (363 ratings) | 4.4 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 363 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Split Technologies, Inc. | Waves Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Split.co
Waves For Creators
Bugs and requests
Split.co
Reported bugs
7 issues- Login fails with Facebook account despite linked email
- App crashes immediately after opening
- Cannot access Split account or view coin balance
- Terms and conditions acceptance button non-functional
- Location connection feature not working
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- Referral credits not appearing in account
- Pending transactions not transferring to available balance
Requested features
8 requests- Remove or increase daily click limits
- Restore higher referral bonus amounts ($5 instead of $1-$3)
- Faster pending coin conversion process
- Alternative earning methods beyond referrals and purchases
- Easier level/star progression system
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- Better support for users without sales networks
- Multiple login options beyond Facebook
- Improved customer support response times
Waves For Creators
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Split.co
No in-app purchases
Waves For Creators
No in-app purchases
Questions
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