# Venturi vs Wavemaps

The clearest difference is update cadence: Venturi at every 9 days against Wavemaps's every 3 months. Wavemaps's advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked) and ratings volume (237 vs 61). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Venturi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Venturi against 4.9 for Wavemaps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 237 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Venturi's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wavemaps's.

Venturi ships an update every 9 days, Wavemaps every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Venturi | Wavemaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venturi-surf-foil-and-wind/id6450483725/reviews)** | [4.9 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#138** |
| Size | 226 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clayton Selby](https://appshunter.io/developer/576120068) | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) |

## What reviewers say

### Venturi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/venturi-surf-foil-and-wind/id6450483725)

This app helps water sports enthusiasts find ideal conditions, track their rides with GPS, and connect with a community for races and social sharing. It offers forecasts, session replays, and a progression system with unlockable rewards.

**Highlights:** Water sports forecasts (wind, swell, tides), GPS session tracking, Race replays and leaderboards, Community features and chat, Progressive rewards system, Spot alerts and live cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |


### Wavemaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed wave, surf, and wind forecasts for water enthusiasts and marine professionals. It offers global and nearshore wave modeling, real-time ocean data, and interactive 3D maps to visualize conditions. Users can save favorite locations and access premium features for advanced analysis.

**Highlights:** Global and nearshore wave forecasts, Custom ultra high-resolution wave models, Thousands of worldwide locations, Real-time ocean conditions from buoys, Interactive 3D-capable maps, Wave-seabed interaction visualization, Professional tools and extended forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wavemaps Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Wavemaps Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Venturi free?

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

### Is Wavemaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Venturi or Wavemaps?

Venturi is rated higher. Venturi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Wavemaps averages 4.9 from 237 ratings.

### Do Venturi or Wavemaps have ads?

Neither Venturi nor Wavemaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Venturi or Wavemaps?

Venturi ships an update every 9 days, and Wavemaps every 3 months. Most recently, Venturi was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wavemaps on October 30, 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.*