# WaveWise vs Current

The clearest difference is ads: Current at none against WaveWise's shown. Current also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). WaveWise's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WaveWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Current sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WaveWise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of WaveWise's written reviews are positive against 80% of Current's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WaveWise ships an update weekly, Current fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaveWise | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavewise-surf-and-swell-reports/id6766909086/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 58 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soffer Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896336379) | [Colin Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779697884) |

## What reviewers say

### WaveWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wavewise-surf-and-swell-reports/id6766909086)

This app helps surfers find the best waves by analyzing forecasts and ranking nearby surf sessions. It personalizes recommendations based on skill level and desired wave size, and helps discover new surf spots. Users can plan their sessions days in advance with detailed, easy-to-understand weather breakdowns.

**Highlights:** Ranked spot comparison, Personalized surf filters, Session window analysis, Forecast explanation, New spot discovery, Multi-day outlook

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WaveWise Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| WaveWise Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |


### Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based surf forecasts, Wave break type prediction, Swell partitions and timeline, Lull duration and wave energy, Water temperature, Multi-day forecast (premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaveWise free?

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

### Is Current free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WaveWise or Current?

WaveWise is rated higher. WaveWise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Current averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do WaveWise or Current have ads?

WaveWise shows ads; Current does not.

### Which is updated more often, WaveWise or Current?

WaveWise ships an update weekly, and Current fortnightly. Most recently, WaveWise was updated on October 31, 2026 and Current on October 31, 2026.

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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.*