Comparison

Wavemaps vs Seasons Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wavemaps

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
Currently charting
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Wavemaps — A Professional Wave Forecasting Platform Wavemaps is a professional wave, wind, and marine forecasting platform built for people who spend serious time on or near the water. Surfers, fishers, sailors, captains, lifeguards, marine engineers, and coastal professionals run on the same system: the world's leading wave and marine weather models, refined into hyperlocal forecasts up to 16 days out. MULTI-MODEL COMPARISON Detailed wave forecasts compared side by side across leading global models, including ECMWF and GFS. Read the agreement between models at a glance and make calls with confidence. WAVEMAPS TIME MACHINE Visualize wave and wind forecast maps from 1979 to the present. Replay historical swells, storms, and seasons — and save them as memories to revisit. WAVEMAPS ENERGY COMPASS Our signature swell-direction visualization. See where wave energy is coming from, how it's distributed across components, and how it aligns with the coast you care about. ADVANCED SWELL COMPONENT ANALYSIS Decompose every wave forecast into its swell and wind-wave components — height, period, and direction for each. Know exactly which swell is doing the work. WAVEMAPS HD Ultra-high-resolution nearshore wave forecasts powered by our custom Wavemaps HD engine. For the first time in a forecasting platform, see how waves interact with the seabed — bathymetry, refraction, and shoaling rendered the way you'd see them on a research instrument. Available only in certain regions. WIND FORECASTS High-resolution wind forecasts including gusts, sustained speeds, and direction. Identify offshore, side-shore, and onshore conditions for any spot. THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS Browse surf spots, fishing zones, and wave buoys worldwide. Save your favorites for personalized forecasts. Add your own spots and pull wave forecasts anywhere in the world. INTERACTIVE 3D MAPS Explore ultra-high-resolution maps of ocean and weather conditions across nearshore and offshore areas. Smooth, GPU-driven 3D visualization helps you understand current conditions and how they're changing over time. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Premium subscriptions unlock advanced capabilities, extended forecast ranges, and deeper data analysis for users who need traceable, decision-grade ocean intelligence. Terms of Service: https://www.wavemaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.wavemaps.com/privacy

About

Seasons Flow

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Season Flow is a simple, elegant way to follow the rhythm of the year. See the current season, how much time is left, when the next season begins, and the astronomical dates behind each transition. Add a clean home screen widget to keep the season countdown visible at a glance. Designed for people who enjoy nature, daylight, solstices, equinoxes, and the quiet passage of time, Season Flow keeps everything focused, minimal, and easy to read. Features: • Current season countdown • Home screen widgets • Local season dates based on your location • Manual location option • Northern and Southern Hemisphere support • Timeline for upcoming seasons • Solstice and equinox details • Clean, minimal visual design Season Flow helps you stay connected to the year, one season at a time.

Screenshots

Wavemaps4 screens
Seasons Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wavemaps at Free against Seasons Flow's $0.99. Wavemaps also leads on chart position (#166 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). Seasons Flow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wavemaps is free to download; Seasons Flow costs $0.99 up front. Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Seasons Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Wavemaps versus Seasons Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavemapsSeasons Flow
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (186 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings186 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Canalsalan Spring

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wavemaps

Subscriptions2
  • Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Seasons Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wavemaps free?
Wavemaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seasons Flow free?
Seasons Flow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wavemaps or Seasons Flow have ads?
Neither Wavemaps nor Seasons Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavemaps or Seasons Flow?
Wavemaps ships an update every 3 months, and Seasons Flow every 3 months. Most recently, Wavemaps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Seasons Flow on October 15, 2026.

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