# SafeWaters.ai vs Wavemaps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wavemaps at 88% against SafeWaters.ai's 0%. Wavemaps also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). SafeWaters.ai's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SafeWaters.ai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

Wavemaps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 186 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SafeWaters.ai's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wavemaps's.

SafeWaters.ai ships an update every 3 weeks, Wavemaps every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SafeWaters.ai | Wavemaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safewatersai/id6456268262/reviews) | **[4.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 18 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SafeWatersAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700395521) | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) |

## What reviewers say

### SafeWaters.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safewatersai/id6456268262)

This app provides comprehensive ocean intelligence, including surf forecasts, wave reports, tide charts, and AI-powered shark risk predictions. It helps surfers, divers, and beachgoers make informed decisions about ocean safety and conditions worldwide.

**Highlights:** 7-day surf and wave forecasts, AI-powered shark risk predictions, Tide charts and predictions, Visibility forecasts for diving, Search any beach worldwide, Save favorite surf spots

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #147 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 SafeWaters.ai free?

SafeWaters.ai 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, SafeWaters.ai or Wavemaps?

Wavemaps is rated higher. SafeWaters.ai averages 4.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Wavemaps averages 4.9 from 186 ratings.

### Do SafeWaters.ai or Wavemaps have ads?

Neither SafeWaters.ai nor Wavemaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SafeWaters.ai or Wavemaps?

SafeWaters.ai ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wavemaps every 3 months. Most recently, SafeWaters.ai was updated on October 13, 2026 and Wavemaps on October 19, 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.*