WaveSpy vs WavePoolMag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaveSpy
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View and share videos of surf conditions.
WavePoolMag
Discover and explore over 170 surf parks globally with this comprehensive guide. Stay updated on new and upcoming wave pools worldwide, and gain exclusive insights from surfers. No sign-ups or tracking required.
- World surf park guide
- Interactive map discovery
- Updates on new wave pools
- Exclusive surfer insights
- No sign-ups or tracking
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The free WavePoolMag app is a world first comprehensive guide to the planet’s 170+ surf parks. Stay updated right from your phone. With our interactive map you can explore and discover the latest surf parks around the world. Be the first to know about the latest proposed, planned, in development and open-for-business wave pools across the globe. You’ll also get exclusive insights and user tips provided by our global crew of wave poolers, a dedicated band of experts and everyday surfers! - Find wave pools worldwide - Stay in the loop on upcoming surf parks - Get exclusive tips from expert & everyday surfers - No sign-ups. No tracking. Just waves. - Download for free now & start exploring! If you love the app, please send a 5 star review our way!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WaveSpy at 10.0 against WavePoolMag's 13. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WaveSpy ships an update every 10 days, WavePoolMag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WaveSpy | WavePoolMag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Perry | Nown Geo Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
WaveSpy
No in-app purchases
WavePoolMag
No in-app purchases
