# NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data vs DISL ARCOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DISL ARCOS at none against NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data's 2. DISL ARCOS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 3) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. DISL ARCOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

DISL ARCOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data has 2.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data | DISL ARCOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-buoy-reports-and-ship-data/id1038264455/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disl-arcos/id6741172786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juggernaut Technology, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/494748553) | [MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485449158) |

## What reviewers say

### NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noaa-buoy-reports-and-ship-data/id1038264455)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access detailed buoy and ship observation data without weather forecasts or tide information. View current conditions, historical trends, and storm locations on an intuitive map. Monitor your favorite locations with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Intuitive map interface, Quick-view Favorites, Tropical Storm/Hurricane/Cyclone locations, Full buoy current conditions, Past buoy data (Premium), Interactive graphs, Home Screen Widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Buoy Reports Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Critical infrastructure
- 🚀 Excellent source of sea conditions
- 🚀 Valuable buoy information
- 👍 Plenty of information
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 More data needed
- 🐛 Incomplete and inaccurate
- 🐛 Wave height data not working
- 🐛 No buoy reports
- 🐛 No wave data

**Reported bugs**

- Buoy data not available most of the time
- Ships rarely contribute data
- Wave height data missing for certain areas
- Upgraded version still doesn't work

**Requested features**

- GPS coordinates for buoys
- Ability to filter by data type
- Display past wave heights
- Bring back removed buoys


### DISL ARCOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disl-arcos/id6741172786)

Access real-time environmental monitoring data collected since 2003 for Mobile Bay. Understand complex ecosystems and aid decision-making for natural disasters, economic enhancement, and environmental protection.

**Highlights:** Real-time environmental data, Meteorological data, Hydrographic data, Ecosystem understanding, Data for decision makers, Environmental protection insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data free?

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DISL ARCOS free?

DISL ARCOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data or DISL ARCOS?

DISL ARCOS is rated higher. NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while DISL ARCOS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data or DISL ARCOS have ads?

NOAA Buoy Reports & Ship Data shows ads; DISL ARCOS does not.

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