# Nullschool vs Wavemaps

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nullschool at monthly against Wavemaps's every 3 months. Nullschool also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and chart position (#49 vs #167). Wavemaps's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 27). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nullschool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Nullschool against 4.9 for Wavemaps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 186 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Nullschool's written reviews are positive against 88% of Wavemaps's.

Nullschool ships an update monthly, Wavemaps every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nullschool | Wavemaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullschool-explore-weather/id6748462114/reviews)** | [4.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | #167 |
| Size | 31 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nullschool Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807907924) | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) |

## What reviewers say

### Nullschool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nullschool-explore-weather/id6748462114)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Weather, #184 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Visualize global weather, ocean, and pollution data on an interactive map. Explore current conditions, forecasts up to 5 days, and historical data. Discover atmospheric phenomena like hurricanes, jet streams, and pollution spread.

**Highlights:** Interactive animated global map, Wind, ocean, and pollution layers, Current conditions and 5-day forecasts, Historical data access, Aurora and wildfire tracking, Subscription for extra features

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Friends of Nullschool | $49.99 | per year |


### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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 Nullschool free?

Nullschool 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, Nullschool or Wavemaps?

Nullschool is rated higher. Nullschool averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Wavemaps averages 4.9 from 186 ratings.

### Do Nullschool or Wavemaps have ads?

Neither Nullschool nor Wavemaps shows ads.

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

Nullschool ships an update monthly, and Wavemaps every 3 months. Most recently, Nullschool was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wavemaps on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nullschool or Wavemaps?

Nullschool currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and Wavemaps at #167. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*