Marla Blue vs Wavey Surf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marla Blue
Plan your next underwater adventure with detailed marine weather forecasts. Get AI-powered visibility predictions, swell, wind, tide, and temperature data for over 800 dive spots. Receive algae bloom alerts and real-time viz reports from a community of divers.
- Underwater visibility forecasts (AI & satellite)
- Swell, wind, tides, water temperature
- Algae bloom alerts
- Real-time viz reports from divers
- 800+ dive spots (UK, Ireland, Australia, California)
- Map-based spot selection
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Dive smarter with Marla, the ultimate marine weather app for divers! Whether you’re a scuba diver, freediver, spearo or snorkeler, Marla gives you everything you need to plan your next underwater adventure. Check among 800+ dive spots across the UK, Ireland, Australia & California or tap anywhere on the map to get: - Underwater visibility forecasts powered by AI and satellite data - Swell, wind, tides, water temperature & wave conditions - Algae bloom alerts - Real-time viz reports from the growing community of local divers Stop guessing. Download Marla and dive with clarity. Learn more: https://www.marla.blue/how-marla-works Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marla.blue/privacy
Wavey Surf
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How Wavey Works We combine meteorological forecast data with real-time condition reports from the community. When you log your surf sessions, upload photos, and share conditions, you directly influence future forecasts. This constant feedback loop ensures that forecasts get more accurate with every session logged. The more data we get, the smarter the platform becomes. Personalized Recommendations for Every Surfer Wavey isn’t just about surf forecasts; it’s about you. Our AI learns when you like to surf, what conditions suit your skill level, and the spots you prefer. Using this data, we recommend the best times and places for you to surf, tailored just for you. A Platform Built for the Community Wavey is for surfers, by surfers. We’ve created a platform that encourages participation. The more you share your surf sessions, the more you help the community — and the more you get out of it. By logging sessions, submitting condition reports, and referring friends, you can earn Pro credits to unlock advanced features like long-range forecasts and webcam access Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Wavey Surf at none against Marla Blue's shown. Wavey Surf also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Marla Blue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Marla Blue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Wavey Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marla Blue ships an update every 4 days, Wavey Surf every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marla Blue | Wavey Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ocean AI | Synapse Ventures Limited |
In-app purchases
Marla Blue
- Marla Blue Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Dive Season Pass (6 months)3 Days trial$34.996 Months
- Marla Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Wavey Surf
- Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual14 Days trial$44.991 Year









