WavePoolMag vs ShakaLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
ShakaLog
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Keep a surf journal. Build memories. Learn what makes you better. ShakaLog is your personal surf journal — built for surfers who want to remember every session and start understanding what makes a great day in the water. CAPTURE EVERY SESSION -Log spots, conditions, waves, and tide -Add photos from each surf -Rate your stoke level -Track the gear you rode YOUR OCEAN, YOUR DATA -Live NOAA buoy and tide data at your local breaks -Ocean conditions automatically saved with every session -See exactly what the swell was doing the day you surfed BUILD YOUR SURF ARCHIVE -Flip through years of sessions and memories -See which boards worked in which conditions -Learn what conditions make your surfing great -Your history, private and yours alone
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Verdict
WavePoolMag and ShakaLog are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | WavePoolMag | ShakaLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nown Geo Pty Ltd | MONTE NEIL ATHERTON |
In-app purchases
WavePoolMag
No in-app purchases
ShakaLog
No in-app purchases
