# Duune vs Wave Whisperer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Duune at free against Wave Whisperer's free with in-app purchases. Duune also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duune sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Wave Whisperer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 5.0 for Wave Whisperer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duune has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Duune ships an update fortnightly, Wave Whisperer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duune | Wave Whisperer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duune/id6747520789/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Occupation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821733050) | [In the Moment Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674486) |

## 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


### Wave Whisperer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488)

Access real-time buoy data for surfers, including swell height, period, direction, and sea surface temperature. Track historical readings, compare conditions over 24 hours, and learn about buoy data with an educational section. Features a low-light mode and customizable units.

**Highlights:** Real-time buoy data (swell, period, direction, temp), 24-hour condition comparison, Save and revisit historical readings, Rotating compass with swell direction, Buoy School educational section, Low Light display mode, Customizable units (feet/meters, F/C)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duune free?

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

### Is Wave Whisperer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duune or Wave Whisperer?

Duune and Wave Whisperer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Duune or Wave Whisperer have ads?

Neither Duune nor Wave Whisperer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duune or Wave Whisperer?

Duune ships an update fortnightly, and Wave Whisperer every 9 days. Most recently, Duune was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wave Whisperer on October 13, 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.*