# Wavemaps vs Spearo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wavemaps at 88% against Spearo's 0%. Wavemaps also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (237 vs 7). Spearo's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Spearo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wavemaps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavemaps has 237 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Wavemaps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Spearo's.

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, Spearo daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavemaps | Spearo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews)** | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spearo-spearfishing-forecast/id6787949200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **237** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#81** |
| Size | 119 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) | [Diana Dryn](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787949202) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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 |


### Spearo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spearo-spearfishing-forecast/id6787949200)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Weather, #93 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get a clear go/no-go verdict for spearfishing and freediving with consolidated sea conditions. Predicts water visibility, tides, swell, wind, and temperature for over 1,100 coastal cities.

**Highlights:** Go/no-go dive verdict, Water visibility forecast, Tides, swell, wind, temperature curves, Mapped dive spots, Custom point forecasts, Home and lock screen widgets, Smart alerts

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $16.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro | $43.99 | per year |
| Pro | $47.90 | per year |
| Ultra | $63.90 | per year |
| Spearo Pro · Lifetime | $43.99 | one-time |
| Spearo Pro · Lifetime | $61.99 | one-time |
| Spearo Pro · Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavemaps free?

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

### Is Spearo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wavemaps or Spearo?

Wavemaps is rated higher. Wavemaps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 237 ratings, while Spearo averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Wavemaps or Spearo have ads?

Neither Wavemaps nor Spearo shows ads.

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

Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, and Spearo daily. Most recently, Wavemaps was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spearo on October 29, 2026.

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

Wavemaps currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Spearo at #81. 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.*