HomeWAV enables inmates to connect with families from home, offering pay-per-minute video, voice calls, and messaging across participating facilities. Ranked #153 in COMMUNICATION in the US with a 3.60 rating from 10,494 reviews, the app has 1,000,000+ total downloads and 9K in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Per-minute billing—no fixed plans
Remote visits from home reduce travel and scheduling hassles
Integrated funds management for quick payments
Inmate-initiated communication when allowed by facility
Not available at all facilities; availability depends on facility policy
Costs and features vary by facility and may affect spend
Requires stable Wi‑Fi and headset for best video experiences
About HomeWAV
HomeWAV is a communication app developed by HomeWAV LLC.
How many times has HomeWAV been downloaded?
HomeWAV has been downloaded 1.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 9 thousand times.
What is the rating of HomeWAV?
HomeWAV is rated 3.63 out of 5 stars, based on 11 thousand ratings.
Is HomeWAV free?
HomeWAV is free to download. The APK download size is 70.58 MB. The latest version available is 2.28.0. The last update was on September 21, 2026.
What are the requirements for HomeWAV?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2012.
Description
HomeWAV is a cost effective and innovative way to allow those incarcerated in Detention Facilities across the country to visit with their families and friends in a home environment without the hassle
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I'm using this app to stay in touch with my girlfriend in jail. Its straight forward to load money, send pictures etc. I had my money refunded to me when she got transferred.
★★★★★Stephanie Woods· May 12, 2026
I like that, but it just is kinda irritating me. Because I keep on setting visits up, and somehow he accepts them, but you guys cancel them a day before or something like that. And I get one a week, I should be able to get three like I used to I don't understand
★★★★☆Travis DeLoach· Apr 20, 2026
We love it, especially considering the alternative. We never have a problem adding money, sending messages, whether its pics, videos or simple texts. It takes a few seconds less than 10 to connect via video and sometimes lags a bit but not often. Alot of rhe problems have to do with the tablets or kiosk machines and ear buds and thr condition in my opinion at thr facility. A bit expensive but worth it to me and us
★★★★☆Reco ball Jarrels· Jun 6, 2026
I've downloaded the app, and it won't let me get past the photo an ID part it keeps kicking me out to the home screen. I really need to talk to my loved one I finally was able to download it, and it works perfectly.
★☆☆☆☆Rachel Carroll· Apr 10, 2026
How on earth does one become -$610 in the hole for phone and video calls because my fiancée mother's debit card which was on my account also because we took turns paying for her commissary and phone calls her great nephew for the last 3 months has cleared out her bank account on porn and the bank confirmed that but yet they say since her bank refunded her the money although homeward was NOT part of any fraud they put MY account only in the -600 dollars, and I'll never get to talk to her again
★☆☆☆☆Dee Diamond· Jul 22, 2026
Lies right off the rip! Approvals/Denials are not made by the corrections' facility, they are made by Homeward, and it does NOT give you the option to video visit from home. Customer Support told me after cutting me off mid-question like she had better things to do than her job, and I quote, "The inmate has to call YOU on da phone. Day haft to initiate or Seoul da visit! You can't Seoul visits" like I should have known this, but the app clearly says you or the inmate can schedule VIDEO chats.
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Trust & Safety: HomeWAV requests a broad set of permissions, including CAMERA, MICROPHONE, NOTIFICATIONS, INTERNET, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, and other system permissions. Users should review facility policies and ensure privacy controls align with their expectations.
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.
