# Weather Underground vs Wave Whisperer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wave Whisperer at 100% against Weather Underground's 26%. Wave Whisperer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Weather Underground's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Underground sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wave Whisperer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave Whisperer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Underground has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Weather Underground's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wave Whisperer's.

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, Wave Whisperer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Underground | Wave Whisperer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weather Underground, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284699897) | [In the Moment Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674486) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Underground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-underground-local-map/id486154808)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Free · Weather, #22 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a vast network of personal weather stations. Track current conditions, view interactive radar maps, and receive customizable notifications for upcoming weather events.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar maps, Personal weather station data, Hourly/daily forecasts up to 15 days, Air quality and UV index

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WU Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| WU Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| WU Ad-Free for 1 year | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data
- 🌍 Global coverage
- 🌊 Tides and moon phases
- 🚲 Useful for outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤖 Poor UI design after update
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to access personal weather station data
- 📉 Declining accuracy and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect weather data and forecasts
- Inability to change location
- Disappearing weather station data
- Ads and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Restore previous app layout and features
- Customizable weather data display
- Improved weather station integration
- Offline mode for weather data


### Wave Whisperer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488)

Access real-time buoy data for surfers, including swell height, period, direction, and sea surface temperature. Track historical readings, compare conditions over 24 hours, and learn about buoy data with an educational section. Features a low-light mode and customizable units.

**Highlights:** Real-time buoy data (swell, period, direction, temp), 24-hour condition comparison, Save and revisit historical readings, Rotating compass with swell direction, Buoy School educational section, Low Light display mode, Customizable units (feet/meters, F/C)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Underground free?

Weather Underground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wave Whisperer free?

Wave Whisperer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weather Underground or Wave Whisperer?

Wave Whisperer is rated higher. Weather Underground averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Wave Whisperer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Weather Underground or Wave Whisperer have ads?

Weather Underground shows ads; Wave Whisperer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Underground or Wave Whisperer?

Weather Underground ships an update every 2 months, and Wave Whisperer monthly. Most recently, Weather Underground was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wave Whisperer on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*