# Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat

> Make and meet new friends

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506820334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506820334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1506820334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Appverse LLC
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (18,853 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-11
- **First published:** 2020-07-24
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wave-friends-dating-chat/id1506820334)
- **Website:** [http://www.getwave.app](http://www.getwave.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.getwave.app/privacy](http://www.getwave.app/privacy)

## Description

Wave helps you meet new friends fast. Swipe right to connect with potential matches, and use location-based search to find nearby people or expand to connections worldwide. You can choose to share links to social media only after you approve the other user, then decide whether to add them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or chat directly in Wave.

Safety and privacy are central: Wave supports ephemeral messages, one-time view media, GIFs, and protections against screenshots and screen recording. If someone screenshots a chat, their account can be suspended. It also highlights verified photos to reduce fake profiles and offers a VIP subscription with auto-renewal. This app is not affiliated with any third-party social media apps.

## Rankings

- #12,609 — Overall
- #12 — friend
- #41 — social media

## Review summary

Wave has mixed reviews. Some users report meeting friends and long-term use, and the swiping feature is engaging. However, widespread concerns include unclear bans, age-rule confusion, fake accounts and scams, signup/login friction, and weak support. Users want online status, better DM options, and improved safety and reliability.

### Pros

- Long-term value: users report meeting friends and staying with the app for years.
- Swiping interface is engaging.
- Familiar option for Addchat users switching platforms.
- Generally described as a decent app with potential.

### Cons

- Bans/suspensions happening with little or no explanation.
- Conflicting age requirements (16+ vs 18+) causing access issues.
- Prevalence of fake accounts and scams (e.g., sugar daddy profiles).
- Sign-up/login friction (buttons not working; signup flow problems).
- Support for addressing bans and account problems is often unresponsive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506820334)