Comparison

Boating Days vs KayakSafe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boating Days

Features
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Know before you go. Boating Days turns raw weather data into a single 0–10 boating score so you can decide at a glance whether it's worth launching the boat. How it works Every score is built from the conditions that actually matter on the water — wind speed and gusts, precipitation chance, thunderstorm risk, visibility, cloud cover, and temperature. A severe thunderstorm or 25+ mph gusts automatically cap the score so a sunny sky never hides a dangerous forecast. Free features • Today score for your current location • Search any lake, reservoir, pond, or bay by name or zip code • Home screen and lock screen widgets showing the current-location score • Save 1 favorite lake for instant access Boating Days Pro • Unlimited favorite lakes — score every spot you fish, sail, or cruise • Calendar & trip planner — schedule boating days and watch the forecast evolve as the date approaches • Hourly forecast charts — see wind, rain chance, and score hour by hour through your planned trip window • Forecast summary — peak wind, temperature range, rain risk, and storm risk at a glance for your exact departure-to-return window • Score history — sparkline chart showing how conditions have changed since you first planned a trip • Push notifications: – Forecast Change: score shifts 1.5+ points for an upcoming event – Weather Warning: poor conditions forecast within 48 hours – Great Day Alert: excellent conditions forecast within 48 hours – Event Reminder: personalized pre-trip summary with current score and conditions • Widget for any favorite lake — configure your home screen widget to show any lake you've saved, not just your current location Powered by Apple WeatherKit Forecasts are sourced directly from Apple WeatherKit for accuracy and privacy — no third-party accounts required. Try Boating Days Pro free for 7 days. Terms Of Use: https://www.paradisetechmn.com/terms-of-use.html

About

KayakSafe

Features
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KayakSafe answers the one question that matters before you launch: is it safe to paddle right now? Built for kayakers and paddlers, KayakSafe turns the raw forecast into a clear, safety-first read on your water conditions, hour by hour, so you can decide with confidence instead of guessing. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - A simple Ideal / Caution / Avoid rating for every hour of the day - Wind speed, gusts, and storm probability weighted as safety-critical, because that is what flips a calm paddle into a dangerous one - Wind chill and heat index factored in for cold-water risk and comfort - Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, grouped by severity so the important ones stand out SET YOUR OWN LIMITS - Every paddler's comfort level is different, so KayakSafe lets you set yours - Adjust the thresholds for wind, gusts, storm chance, and temperature right in Settings - The Ideal / Caution / Avoid ratings recalculate to match what YOU consider safe, whether you are a cautious beginner or a seasoned paddler PADDLING MODE - Turn it on before you put in and KayakSafe watches conditions while you paddle - Set your own session timeout and auto-off at sunset - Choose to receive alerts only while you are on the water - Note: iOS limits how often apps can check conditions in the background, so background checks are not guaranteed. For time-critical conditions, keep KayakSafe open. BUILT TO BE SIMPLE - Auto-detects your area, no account and no sign-in required - Light and dark themes, or follow your system setting, with colors chosen to stay readable in bright outdoor light - A 7-day outlook and tappable hourly detail for planning the whole trip A LITTLE EXTRA FOR ANGLERS Fish from your kayak? KayakSafe also includes a daily bite forecast with solunar windows and simple lure and bait suggestions. It is a bonus, not the point. Safety comes first. KayakSafe is an informational tool to help you plan. It is not a substitute for your own judgment, local knowledge, or official warnings. Always check current conditions and paddle within your ability.

Screenshots

Boating Days4 screens
KayakSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KayakSafe at none against Boating Days's 2. KayakSafe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boating Days sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. KayakSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Boating Days versus KayakSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoating DaysKayakSafe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParadise Technology LLCDonovan Dunning

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Boating Days

Subscriptions2
  • Boating Days Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Boating Days$14.991 Year
None

KayakSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boating Days free?
Boating Days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KayakSafe free?
KayakSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boating Days or KayakSafe have ads?
Neither Boating Days nor KayakSafe shows ads.

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