# Wake vs Onewave

The clearest difference is rating: Onewave at 5.0 against Wake's 4.3. Onewave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Wake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Onewave asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onewave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wake has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, Onewave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | Onewave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onewave-wakesurfing/id6761523053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gasper Kolenc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736041416) | [Selim Ozkaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679523754) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209)

This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.

**Highlights:** Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success), Real-time session tracking with trick logging, Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally, Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library, Weather condition tracking for favorite spots, Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wake Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Onewave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onewave-wakesurfing/id6761523053)

This app offers an online competition platform for wakesurfing, mirroring real-world event rules with a single attempt per rider. It streamlines the entire process from registration to results, ensuring a fair and engaging competitive experience.

**Highlights:** Single attempt per rider, Online competition registration, Video submission to judges, Results publication, Unified competitive environment, Real-time competition status updates

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

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

### Is Onewave free?

Onewave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wake or Onewave?

Onewave is rated higher. Wake averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Onewave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wake or Onewave have ads?

Onewave shows ads; Wake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wake or Onewave?

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, and Onewave every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 30, 2026 and Onewave 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.*