# WaveCheck vs MarineWise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarineWise at none against WaveCheck's 2. WaveCheck's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WaveCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MarineWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaveCheck | MarineWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Austin Urraca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862116061) | [Threetwenty LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/817676903) |

## What reviewers say

### WaveCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavecheck-surf-forecast/id6759298516)

This app analyzes surf forecasts to help you find the best waves based on your skill level and equipment. It offers detailed hourly breakdowns of conditions, personalized alerts, and the ability to track your surf sessions and compare them on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Personalized surf scores, 2,500+ surf spots globally, Detailed hourly forecasts, Smart push notifications, Session logging and history, Leaderboard rankings, Interactive map discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### MarineWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinewise/id6769342027)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaveCheck free?

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

### Is MarineWise free?

MarineWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do WaveCheck or MarineWise have ads?

Neither WaveCheck nor MarineWise shows ads.

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