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HomeWAV

D Tier
Weak · #17 of 22 · provisional
61
3.8★11.1K ratings
Freeprice
28dsince update

What is HomeWAV?

HomeWAV is a social networking app for visitors to inmates. It lets registered visitors see, add, and transfer funds, and pay only for the minutes used with no plans or packages. The listing says it is not available at all facilities and that phone and video costs will vary.

Pricing. HomeWAV is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Visitors contacting an inmate by phone, video, or message
  • Scheduling onsite visits at participating facilities
  • Paying per minute with no plans or packages

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Why this app is in D tier

HomeWAV scores 61 out of 100: rating 62, rating count 81, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

HomeWAV Mobile App Features: - New to HomeWAV? Create a free account. - Returning visitor? Login with your username and password. - Fully registered and approved visitors will be able to choose the facility and add inmate. - See available funds, add funds or transfer funds. - Add, update or change credit/debit information. - Only pay for the minutes you use. No plans or packages. - Once logged in, the inmate will see you are available and can initiated a phone call, video call or message (*If allowed by facility). - Visitor will receive notification once inmate is logged in. - Easily schedule onsite visits (*If allowed by facility). - No scheduling required for remote video visitations. For best results, a WIFI connection and use of headset are suggested. Note: Not available at all facilities. Phone and video costs will vary.

Compare in Video Calling

MeasureHomeWAVLobby8x8 Work
TierDDF
Score61 / 10062 / 10060 / 100
Rating3.8 ★4.6 ★3.8 ★
Ratings11.1K31.3K8.7K
Latest ratings · 180d1.1 ★ · 18 reviews3.8 ★ · 17 reviews—
Last update28d ago1382d ago13d ago
PriceFreeFree downloadFree download

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Questions about HomeWAV

Do I need an account to use it?

New users can create a free account. Returning visitors log in with a username and password. Approved visitors can choose a facility and add an inmate.

Is it available at every facility?

No. It is not available at all facilities. Onsite visits can be scheduled only where the facility allows it, and remote video visitations need no scheduling.

What setup does the listing recommend?

For best results, the listing suggests a WIFI connection and the use of a headset.

Is HomeWAV free?

Yes. HomeWAV is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is HomeWAV good for?

HomeWAV is built for visitors contacting an inmate by phone, video, or message, scheduling onsite visits at participating facilities, paying per minute with no plans or packages. It sits in the video calling list on AppTierList.

Is HomeWAV worth it?

HomeWAV is D tier, ranked #17 of 22 video calling apps with a score of 61 out of 100, from a 3.8 App Store rating across 11,137 ratings. 16 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does HomeWAV compare to Lobby?

HomeWAV is D tier at 61; Lobby is D tier at 62. Lobby ranks higher. HomeWAV is free, with no in-app purchases, Lobby is free to download.

How often is HomeWAV updated?

HomeWAV was updated 28 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Video Calling
Tier
D (Weak)
Score
61 / 100
Rank in list
#17 of 22
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Price
Free
App Store rating
3.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
11,137
Recent reviews
1.1 from 18 in the last 180 days
Current version
(28 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Social Networking
Good for
Visitors contacting an inmate by phone, video, or message, Scheduling onsite visits at participating facilities, Paying per minute with no plans or packages
Requires
iOS 15.6 or later
Size
94 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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