# A vs Da Buoys

The clearest difference is rating: Da Buoys at 5.0 against A's 4.7. A's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Da Buoys holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | Da Buoys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-buoys/id6745438140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orlando Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795860309) | [Brevify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/809029415) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362)

This app offers an intuitive 7-day surf forecast with a vertical layout for easy viewing of conditions at your favorite surf spots. Quickly find nearby locations and analyze detailed hourly forecasts and tide graphs.

**Highlights:** 7-day vertical surf forecast, Map of surf locations, Favorites for quick access, Nearby surf spot finder, Detailed hourly forecast, Tide graphs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Da Buoys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-buoys/id6745438140)

Access real-time wave data directly from Hawaii's ocean buoys. Understand swell patterns and learn to interpret ocean conditions without expensive subscriptions. Get accurate information from the source.

**Highlights:** Direct buoy data access, Real-time wave reports, Swell prediction insights, Ocean condition interpretation, Free data feeds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

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

### Is Da Buoys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A or Da Buoys?

Da Buoys is rated higher. A averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Da Buoys averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do A or Da Buoys have ads?

Neither A nor Da Buoys shows ads.

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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.*