BoardRecycler vs WavePoolMag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoardRecycler
Connect with buyers and sellers in the boardsports community. Easily list and find surfboards, snowboards, skateboards, and other gear for sale. It's a free marketplace to give your old equipment a new home.
- Free ad listing for boardsports gear
- Post items and photos from phone
- Detailed listings with photos, price, location
- Search local listings
- Direct buyer/seller connection
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BoardRecycler is a classifieds app focused on boardsports. It’s a great way for buyers and sellers to come together and connect to pass a board onto a new owner and it’s absolutely FREE to use. So if you have an old surfboard, snowboard, skateboard, or other gear taking up room in your closet or garage, post a free ad on the BoardRecycler marketplace and let the world see what you’re selling. • Free and easy to use boardsport ad listing. • Post items and photos easy from your phone. • Features photos, descriptions, price, location, and more. • Search listings to find local boards and gear. • Connect directly with buyer or seller. Download BoardRecycler for FREE and give it a try!
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 rating: BoardRecycler at 4.8 against WavePoolMag's 3.7. BoardRecycler also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
BoardRecycler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BoardRecycler has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
BoardRecycler ships an update every 5 weeks, WavePoolMag every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoardRecycler | WavePoolMag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lorin Ely-McGregor | Nown Geo Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
BoardRecycler
WavePoolMag
In-app purchases
BoardRecycler
No in-app purchases
WavePoolMag
No in-app purchases
