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Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat

Connect with local friends through ephemeral videos and private chats protected by automatic screenshot detection. No fakes, no leaks—just real vibes with ML-verified profiles.

Social Media ›Dating App ›

Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.4/5

Total Ratings

18K+

Publisher

Appverse LLC

Socialize with Total Confidence

Wave combines social discovery with industry-leading privacy protections, allowing you to meet real people and share moments without the fear of your data being leaked.

Screenshot & Recording Protection

Your privacy is non-negotiable. Our app automatically blocks screen recording and suspends any user who tries to screenshot your private chats or ephemeral photos.

Machine-Learning Verification

No more catfishing. Use our built-in camera to verify your identity with machine learning, and filter your feed to only show real, verified people.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat

What is Wave app?

Wave is a social networking app for making new friends. Users can swipe to connect, chat with disappearing messages, and find people nearby or worldwide with similar interests.

Can I send disappearing messages in Wave?

Yes, Wave allows users to send disappearing text messages. Photos and 10-second videos sent in Wave also disappear after being viewed once by the recipient.

Does Wave have screenshot protection for chats?

Yes, Wave has automatic screenshot and screen recording protection. If a user attempts to screenshot a chat, photo, or video, their account will be automatically suspended. The app refuses to open chat if recording is detected.

How does the Wave app help me find friends?

The Wave app allows users to find new friends through a swiping interface. It features location-aware search to find nearby and local friends, and users can connect with people worldwide.

What social media apps can I connect with on Wave?

Wave allows users to connect with new people on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Links to your social media are kept private until you approve a user.

Does Wave offer a VIP subscription?

Yes, Wave offers a VIP Subscription. This subscription provides unlimited gems and boosted profile views within the app.

How do I manage my Wave VIP Subscription?

VIP Subscription payment is charged to your Apple account and auto-renews. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase.

Can I use Wave for free?

Yes, you can use Wave for free. A VIP Subscription is optional for additional features like unlimited gems and boosted profile views.

How does Wave verify user photos?

Wave allows users to upload verified photos directly in the app using a built-in camera and machine learning. This helps filter out fake users by only showing profiles with at least one verified selfie.

Can I specify gender and age preferences for finding friends on Wave?

Yes, Wave allows you to set search preferences for gender (Male, Female, Both) and age range (18-99). You can also specify the country for your search.

Are my social media links private on Wave?

Yes, your links to social media accounts are kept private in Wave until you explicitly approve another user to view them.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - Promotional screen for the Wave app showcasing its swipe, connect, and vanishing messages features on a purple background — Promotional screen for the Wave app showcasing its swipe, connect, and vanishing messages features on a purple background

Discovery screen of the Wave app showing a user profile card and navigation icons.

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - Wave app private chat interface with disappearing messages and screenshot protection warning — Wave app private chat interface with disappearing messages and screenshot protection warning

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - Approved user profiles with social media links on the Wave app — Approved user profiles with social media links on the Wave app

User profile screen in the Wave app for a person named Marcus with swipe and interaction buttons

Discovery interface of the Wave app showing a user profile card being swiped left with a red skip stamp.

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - A list of sent social requests on the Wave app showing user profiles with names, ages, and location in the USA. — A list of sent social requests on the Wave app showing user profiles with names, ages, and location in the USA.

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - Wave app chat screen showing ephemeral messaging with messages deleted after being read. — Wave app chat screen showing ephemeral messaging with messages deleted after being read.

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - A purple screen in the Wave app displaying a privacy warning about prohibited screenshots and screen recording — A purple screen in the Wave app displaying a privacy warning about prohibited screenshots and screen recording

Wave - Friends, Dating & Chat - The settings and search preferences screen in the Wave app showing gender options and age range filters — The settings and search preferences screen in the Wave app showing gender options and age range filters

Description

Make new social friends with Wave. If you want to request someone's profile swipe right, or swipe left if you are not interested. Links to your social media are kept private until you approve a user. Wave Features: - Fun swiping to make new friends. - Location aware search, find nearby friends! - Make local friends with location aware search. - Add them on social media or get to know them directly in Wave. - Connect with new people on your favorite social media apps [Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter]. - Let other people discover you on your favorite social media apps. - Make new friends from around the world. - Send disappearing text messages. - Send animated GIFs by Giphy. - Take 10 seconds videos that can only be viewed once and send them to your friends. - Take photos that can only be viewed once and send them to your friends. - Chat with your matches directly on Wave. - Chat and Ephemeral messages include screenshot protection. If someone takes a screenshot of a chat, photo or video you send them their account will be automatically suspended. - Screen Recording Protection: If Wave detects that the screen is being recorded the app will refuse to open up chat. - Automatic screenshot protection, if a user takes a screenshot of a chat they will get suspended. - Upload verified photos directly in the app so others know you are REAL using the built in camera and machine learning. - Filter out fake users by only showing users with at least one verified selfie. Go make new friends today! Wave is a fun way to connect with new people, chat with them, ,meet new people with similar interests, send ephemeral photos and videos and look at their linked profiles. ------------------ Unlimited gems and boosted profile views are available through a VIP Subscription If you choose to purchase a VIP Subscription payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don't choose to purchase a VIP Subscription, you can simply use Wave for free. For more information read: Terms of Use: https://www.getwave.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.getwave.app/privacy This app is not affiliated with any 3rd party social media apps.