# Moorbuoys — Short term buoy rentals

> Boating app for finding and reserving public and private mooring buoys. (iPhone/iPad app by Moorbuoys LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moorbuoys/id6741499335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Moorbuoys LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794440844)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moorbuoys/id6741499335/reviews.md

## What is Moorbuoys?

The Buoy App Trusted by Boaters


Discover, plan, and secure the perfect mooring buoy with confidence. Moorbuoys shows you public and private buoy locations, essential details, and lets you reserve private buoys instantly.
 
What’s New: Public Buoys
•	Public buoys now mapped statewide 
•	Every Washington State Park included
•	Detailed buoy info before you arrive
•	Park contact information
•	How-to-pay guidance for each location
•	Buoy count at every park
 
Same Great Private Buoy Features
 – Moorbuoys makes it easy to find and reserve private mooring buoys across Washington State.

•	Real-time availability & instant booking
•	Hourly or daily reservations
•	Flexible check-in and check-out times
•	Buoy safety details: max vessel size, depth, inspection date
•	Nearby amenities: food, fuel, and shore access
•	Easy payments with Apple Pay and credit cards
•	Trip organization tools
•	Report buoy issues directly in-app
 
Moorbuoys connects boaters and buoy owners for more fun on the water. 


Find Your Spot. Secure your buoy.

## Key features

- Discover public and private buoy locations
- Reserve private buoys instantly
- Real-time availability and booking
- Hourly or daily reservations
- Detailed buoy safety information
- Nearby amenities information
- Trip organization tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buoy Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Buoy Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Moorbuoys?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy booking process
- 👍 Convenient hourly rentals
- 🔒 Safety with last inspection details
- 💡 Flexible and spontaneous boating plans
- 👍 Seamless Apple Pay integration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Quality issues with the app
- 🔍 Disappointing user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moorbuoys/id6741499335/reviews.md

### 5/5 — SRW

*2026-04-03, version 1.1.0*

Awesome app! Highly recommended. Works great. 👍🏻

### 5/5 — Really Helpful

*2026-04-03, version 1.1.0*

Finding mooring buoys can be a pain. This app makes it really easy! If I am cruising or planning a cruise and want to find a mooring buoy quickly and easily, this is my go-to way to accomplish that.

### 5/5 — Convenient app

*2025-07-21, version 1.0.4*

This app is really easy to use to find buoy options in advance on in a pinch.

### 5/5 — Easy and Reliable

*2025-07-21, version 1.0.4*

This app solves your mooring issues! It allows instant bookings and shows available buoys nearby. You can reserve ahead or last minute. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — AirBNB for my mooring

*2025-07-20, version 1.0.4*

It’s been great so far.  Only a few guests but it’s nice to be able to help people find a safe mooring and helps me with beer money ⛵️

### 5/5 — Moorbuoys

*2025-06-13, version 1.0.3*

Love having this app! So helpful

### 5/5 — Daisy

*2025-05-29, version 1.0.3*

Great to use and I was able to set my boat and fish  for hours and catch some salmon. Great spot to spend the weekend and go fishing. Very easy process and great value. I’m telling all my friends. I will definitely recommend this and be back. So satisfied and thrilled I found this.

### 1/5 — Very poor experience

*2025-05-27, version 1.0.3*

Honestly, this service was disappointing from start to finish. The quality of the app didn’t meet my expectations at all, and it certainly does not make me want to list my moorage. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone looking for a professional or reliable experience.

### 5/5 — Simple and Easy!

*2025-05-18, version 1.0.3*

Great app, easy to use and quickly reserve available mooring buoys! Perfect for finding buoys that will hold my 45ft boat.

### 5/5 — Convenient and Flexible Buoy Rental Solution

*2025-05-17, version 1.0.3*

A practical app that makes renting a buoy by the hour quick and hassle-free, ideal for spontaneous boating plans.

## Frequently asked questions about Moorbuoys

### What does Moorbuoys do?

Moorbuoys is a mobile application designed for boaters to discover, plan, and secure mooring buoys. It displays both public and private buoy locations, offering essential details and the ability to instantly reserve private buoys.

### What are the key features of Moorbuoys?

Key features include mapping public buoys statewide with detailed information and payment guidance, as well as finding and reserving private mooring buoys with real-time availability, instant booking, and flexible reservation times. It also provides buoy safety details and nearby amenities.

### How much does Moorbuoys cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for discovering and planning. In-app purchases are available for reserving private buoys, with pricing varying based on hourly or daily rental durations.

### What kind of buoys can I find on Moorbuoys?

You can find both public and private mooring buoys. Public buoys include those in Washington State Parks, offering details on how to pay and buoy counts. Private buoys can be reserved instantly for hourly or daily use.

### Who is Moorbuoys for?

This app is intended for boaters who want a convenient way to find and secure short-term mooring spots. It's particularly useful for those navigating Washington State waters, looking for both public and private buoy options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-22

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-05

Minor updates

### 1.1.0 — 2026-01-14

Introducing Buoy Pro, a new way to explore public buoys, including exact buoy coordinates, park contact information, and more!

### 1.0.4 — 2025-06-26

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-05-14

Minor fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*