Hey Nora vs Seascore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey Nora
This app forecasts weather conditions tailored to your favorite watersports spots. It notifies you when ideal conditions are predicted and allows you to plan sessions with friends. Features include live wind data, webcams, and session logging.
- Personalized spot forecasts
- Push notifications for ideal conditions
- Live wind data from weather stations
- Webcams and wind maps
- Session planning with friends
- Session and gear logbook
- Home and lock screen widgets
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Hey Nora shows which of your spots works when, based on the conditions you ride, and notifies you when they're forecast. Forecasts that fit the spot Where good weather stations exist, Nora compares forecast models with the measured wind and uses the ones that match best at that spot. Everything for a spot in one place - Live wind from weather stations, all on one color scale - Nora forecast, plus links to Windguru, Windfinder and Windy - Webcams, water levels and a wind map Your conditions - Pick presets or set your own wind range per spot and sport - Matching spots appear on your home screen - Push notification when your conditions are forecast Sessions - Plan sessions with friends and see who's going - Logbook for your sessions and gear, with Garmin Connect sync Widgets for home and lock screen. For kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling and sailing. Free, no ads. Privacy: https://getnora.app/privacy Terms: https://getnora.app/terms
Seascore
This app simplifies complex marine forecasts into an easy-to-understand score from 1-10, indicating the ideal conditions for boating. It analyzes wind, waves, and marine forecasts to help users plan their time on the water.
- Simple 1-10 boating score
- Analyzes wind speed and gusts
- Evaluates wave height and conditions
- Provides marine forecasts
- Hour-by-hour boating windows
- Tailored to different boat types
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Stop guessing if the water will be good. Seascore turns complex marine forecasts into a simple 1–10 score that tells you how great the day is for getting on the water. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, sailing, or just heading out for a sunset ride, SeaScore analyzes the conditions that matter most: • Wind speed and gusts • Wave height and conditions • Marine forecasts • Hour-by-hour boating windows A 10/10 means it’s one of the best boating days you’ve had recently. A lower score helps you know when conditions may be uncomfortable or better saved for another day. Different boats have different needs. A calm day might be perfect for a powerboat, while a breezier day could be ideal for sailing. Seascore helps you understand what kind of day the water is offering. Plan ahead. Pick the best time. Spend more days on the water. Your boating forecast, simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seascore at none against Hey Nora's 3. Seascore also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Hey Nora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Seascore asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hey Nora ships an update every 5 weeks, Seascore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hey Nora | Seascore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Fuchs | Noreaster Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Hey Nora
Seascore
In-app purchases
Hey Nora
- Breezy$2.991 Month
- Windy$5.991 Month
- Stormy$12.991 Month
Seascore
No in-app purchases








