# Duune vs Wavemaps

The clearest difference is update cadence: Duune at fortnightly against Wavemaps's every 3 months. Duune also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Wavemaps's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked) and ratings volume (186 vs 33). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duune sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Duune against 4.9 for Wavemaps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 186 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Duune's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wavemaps's.

Duune ships an update fortnightly, Wavemaps every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duune | Wavemaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duune/id6747520789/reviews)** | [4.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 23 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Occupation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821733050) | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) |

## What reviewers say

### Duune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duune/id6747520789)

This app provides weather forecasts. It aims to be a reliable source for current conditions and future predictions.

**Highlights:** Weather forecasts, Current conditions, Future predictions, Reliable weather source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founding Member 4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 12.99 | $12.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 13.99 | $13.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 15.99 | $15.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 16.99 | $16.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 17.99 | $17.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 18.99 | $18.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 100.99 | $100.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🤩 Excellent for LA surfers

**Requested features**

- Bigger map


### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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 Duune free?

Duune 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, Duune or Wavemaps?

Duune is rated higher. Duune averages 5.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Wavemaps averages 4.9 from 186 ratings.

### Do Duune or Wavemaps have ads?

Neither Duune nor Wavemaps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duune or Wavemaps?

Duune ships an update fortnightly, and Wavemaps every 3 months. Most recently, Duune was updated on July 31, 2026 and Wavemaps on September 23, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*