Wavemaps vs Seasons Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Wavemaps | Seasons Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (186 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 186 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Canals | alan Spring |
In-app purchases
Wavemaps
- Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Wavemaps Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Seasons Flow
No in-app purchases









