# Wavemaps vs Wave Whisperer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wavemaps at 241 against Wave Whisperer's 2. Wavemaps also leads on chart position (#101 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Wave Whisperer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavemaps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.9 for Wavemaps against 5.0 for Wave Whisperer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 241 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Wavemaps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wave Whisperer's.

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, Wave Whisperer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavemaps | Wave Whisperer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-whisperer/id6769619488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) | [In the Moment Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896674486) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wavemaps Pro | $7.99 | per month |


### 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 Wavemaps free?

Wavemaps 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, Wavemaps or Wave Whisperer?

Wave Whisperer is rated higher. Wavemaps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Wave Whisperer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wavemaps or Wave Whisperer have ads?

Neither Wavemaps nor Wave Whisperer shows ads.

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

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, and Wave Whisperer monthly. Most recently, Wavemaps was updated on November 5, 2026 and Wave Whisperer on October 31, 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.*