# FOX 8 Weather vs Wave Whisperer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FOX 8 Weather at none against Wave Whisperer's 1. FOX 8 Weather also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Wave Whisperer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wave Whisperer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FOX 8 Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wave Whisperer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOX 8 Weather has 18K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of FOX 8 Weather's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wave Whisperer's.

FOX 8 Weather ships an update every 2 months, Wave Whisperer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FOX 8 Weather | Wave Whisperer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-8-weather/id491120113/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) | [In the Moment Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674486) |

## What reviewers say

### FOX 8 Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-8-weather/id491120113)

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive hourly and daily forecasts, and stay informed with severe weather alerts directly from the National Weather Service.

**Highlights:** 250 meter radar, Future radar tracking, High resolution satellite imagery, Hourly updated forecasts, Favorite location saving, GPS current location, Severe weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasting
- 👍 Helpful weather information
- 👍 Useful radar and storm tracking
- 👍 Reliable and informative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radar issues and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing radar details
- 🔊 Audio/video playback problems
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not working or showing outdated information
- App crashing or freezing
- Location defaulting to wrong area
- Videos not playing or having no audio

**Requested features**

- Improve radar functionality and visibility
- Reduce ads and pop-ups
- Add more customization options
- Improve audio and video playback


### 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 FOX 8 Weather free?

FOX 8 Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave Whisperer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FOX 8 Weather or Wave Whisperer?

Wave Whisperer is rated higher. FOX 8 Weather averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Wave Whisperer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FOX 8 Weather or Wave Whisperer have ads?

FOX 8 Weather shows ads; Wave Whisperer does not.

### Which is updated more often, FOX 8 Weather or Wave Whisperer?

FOX 8 Weather ships an update every 2 months, and Wave Whisperer monthly. Most recently, FOX 8 Weather was updated on November 9, 2026 and Wave Whisperer on October 31, 2026.

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