# Wavemaps vs Surf Bali Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf Bali Pro at none against Wavemaps's 2. Surf Bali Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Wavemaps's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wavemaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Surf Bali Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wavemaps | Surf Bali Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavemaps-wave-forecasts/id6749452038/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **186** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 119 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Canals](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830493078) | [Quentin Davey](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793123843) |

## What reviewers say

### Wavemaps

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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 |


### Surf Bali Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-bali-pro/id6793123841)

Plan your surf sessions with detailed forecasts, interactive maps, and local resources. Discover surf spots, check conditions like wave height and wind, and find surf schools and rentals. An ad-free premium upgrade offers live updates and extended forecasts.

**Highlights:** Surf forecasts, Interactive spot maps, Local surf business directory, Wave, swell, and wind conditions, Spot difficulty and break type, Favorite spot saving, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wavemaps free?

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

### Is Surf Bali Pro free?

Surf Bali Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Wavemaps or Surf Bali Pro have ads?

Neither Wavemaps nor Surf Bali Pro shows ads.

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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.*