PartyWave.App vs Shacked
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PartyWave.App
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Catch the perfect wave! Party Wave lets you share and discover real-time surf reports, connect with fellow surfers in private or public groups, and explore local surf spots on an interactive map. Upload your best surf photos and videos, follow other riders, and request new beaches to the community.
Shacked
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Shacked gives you live surf conditions for 200+ spots worldwide — updated every 15 minutes. WHAT YOU GET - Live wave height, period and swell direction - Wind speed, gusts and water temperature - Best surf window today — know exactly when to paddle out - 7-day forecast with color-coded charts - AI surf report tailored to your skill level - Wetsuit recommendation based on water temp - Swell alerts — get emailed when your spot fires - Save your favourite spots and sync across devices Built for surfers who want the data, fast. No fluff, no subscriptions required. 200+ spots across Europe, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, California, and more.
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Verdict
PartyWave.App and Shacked are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PartyWave.App | Shacked |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Montauk Spring Water | designvenue.net |
In-app purchases
PartyWave.App
No in-app purchases
Shacked
No in-app purchases









