Comparison

Marine Weather vs WaveWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marine Weather

Get detailed marine weather forecasts including wind speed, wave heights, and tide information. Visualize data on maps with customizable overlays and multiple weather models. Plan your trips with route management features and access forecasts in various units.

Highlights
  • 3-day wind speed and direction forecasts
  • Wave height and direction overlays
  • Multiple weather models (GFS, ECMWF)
  • Tide and current data for multiple countries
  • Lake temperature maps with thermocline identification
  • Customizable weather settings and map overlays
  • Route management and GPX/KML import
Features
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Marine Weather App - Wind, Waves, Lake Temperature & Tide overlays for windsurfing, kitesurfing and fishing. ►Wind Forecasts √ Wind speed and true direction forecast for 3 days at 3 hour intervals. √ Use the play back bar on top to play/pause the wind animation or go to a specific time. √ Select a specific time for wind prediction from a list √ Tap anywhere on the map to view exact wind prediction speed and direction √ Use barb notation to estimate wind speed at a point. √ Once the predictions are doenloaded they are stored offline for use. ► Wave Heights (Swell + Wind combined) and Direction √ Overlaid on a map √ Playback bar or go to a specific time. √ Highlight high wave heights in red. ► Multiple Weather Models √ GFS √ ECMWF ► Pressure (MSL) ► Precipitation ► Air Temperature ► Gust ►TIDE & CURRENTS √ For US,Canada,Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Australia & New Zealand ► Comfortable Weather Settings √ Automatically Highlight Harsh Weather Forecasts √ Weather settings are customizable based on your preferences. ► Weather Map Overlays √ All forecast variables can be overalaid on the map. ► Lake Temperature Maps √ Accurate to 1 degree fahrenheit (0.5 degree celsius). √ Maps are color coded making it easy to identify lines where the temperature variation starts √ Easy to identify warm thermoclines (to find the best fishing spots) √ Actual temperature text can be toggled on demand √ The application supports showing temperatures in Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin ► Forecast in multiple units √ Wind speed in knots, mph and kph √ Wave height in feet, meter or fathom √ Temperatures in celsius, farenheit and kelvin √ Pressure in Pa, millibar, mmHG, inchHG √ Precipitation in inches, mm ►ROUTE MANAGEMENT / TRIP PLANNING √ Create New Route/Edit Existing Routes √ Move Points √ Add points to an existing route leg √ Delete / Rename points √ Import GPX,KML & KMZ files √ Plot/Edit Routes √ Enter Waypoints √ Share/Export Routes,Tracks&Markers

About

WaveWatch

Get precise marine and weather data for water sports. Track wave height, swell, wind, and sea surface temperature. Access 10-day hourly forecasts with interactive maps and GPS integration for safe and enjoyable time on the water.

Highlights
  • Wave height and direction tracking
  • Detailed swell analysis
  • 10-day hourly weather forecasts
  • Interactive time-based weather maps
  • GPS integration for location detection
  • Offline data storage
Features
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WaveWatch is the ultimate marine weather companion for sailors, surfers, boaters, and water sports enthusiasts. Get detailed marine and weather data with precision accuracy for safe and enjoyable time on the water. MARINE WEATHER DATA • Wave Height & Direction - Track wave heights, periods, and directions • Swell Analysis - Detailed swell height, period, and direction data • Wind Waves - Separate wind wave and swell components • Sea Surface Temperature - Current water temperatures • Ocean Currents - Velocity and direction of ocean currents WEATHER FORECASTS • 10-Day Hourly Forecasts - Detailed weather predictions • Wind Speed & Direction - Color-coded wind visualization • Temperature & Precipitation - Air temp, feels-like, rain probability • Visibility & Pressure - Essential navigation data • UV Index & Sunrise/Sunset - Sun protection and daylight planning INTERACTIVE FEATURES • Time-Based Weather Maps - Scroll through forecast timelines • Location Search - Find any coastal area worldwide • GPS Integration - Automatic location detection • Nearby Places - Discover harbors, beaches, and launch points • Favorites System - Save your most-used locations PROFESSIONAL MARINE TOOLS • Multiple Unit Systems - Nautical (knots), Metric, Imperial • Wind Scale Visualization - Color-coded Beaufort scale • Marine-Specific Forecasts - Purpose-built for water activities • High Precision Data - Professional-grade accuracy PRIVACY & RELIABILITY • Zero Data Collection - Your information stays on your device • Offline Capabilities - Local storage for critical data • Fast Performance - Optimized for mobile use • Reliable Sources Perfect for sailing trips, surfing sessions, fishing trips, yacht cruising, and any water-based activity. Whether you're a professional sailor or weekend boater, WaveWatch provides the marine intelligence you need to make informed decisions on the water.

Screenshots

Marine Weather4 screens
WaveWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WaveWatch at every 11 days against Marine Weather's every 7 months. Marine Weather's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marine Weather ships an update every 7 months, WaveWatch every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marine Weather versus WaveWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarine WeatherWaveWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBist LLCAdrian Huma

Customer experience

Marine Weather

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

WaveWatch

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Marine Weather

No in-app purchases

None

WaveWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marine Weather free?
Marine Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WaveWatch free?
WaveWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marine Weather or WaveWatch have ads?
Neither Marine Weather nor WaveWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marine Weather or WaveWatch?
Marine Weather ships an update every 7 months, and WaveWatch every 11 days. Most recently, Marine Weather was updated on September 8, 2026 and WaveWatch on October 12, 2026.

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