Best Buoy Zone Apps & Games

243+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Buoy Zone is the household name in buoy zone, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Buoy Zone Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Buoy ZoneBuoy ZoneFree3.0★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
2Buoy Finder NOAA NDBCBuoy Finder NOAA NDBCFree4.3★ (194)YesYesAug 2026
3Seaside BuoySeaside BuoyFree4.6★ (892)YesYesAug 2026
4Buoy MapBuoy Map$1.995.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5NOAA Marine Buoy and WeatherNOAA Marine Buoy and WeatherFree4.3★ (6)YesNoAug 2026
6The BuoyThe BuoyFree was $2.994.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
7Oh Buoy!Oh Buoy!Free5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Ring Buoy ManagerRing Buoy ManagerFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Buoy Zone

Buoy Zone#1

Buoy Zone by OCEAN LABS LIMITED

Racing Management made easy
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
3.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app simplifies yacht racing course setup for sailing clubs and race officers. It allows for real-time course sharing, mark laying guidance with compass directions, and participant tracking on a map. Streamline race management and focus on the competition.

Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC#2

Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC by Elecont LLC

Buoy data and sea temperatures
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.3😐(194 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access real-time oceanographic data from hundreds of NOAA buoys worldwide. Plan water activities with detailed forecasts for wave height, wind, and sea temperatures. Features offline access and Apple Watch compatibility.

What We Love

  • 🌍 Global buoy and water temperature data coverage
  • 💧 Accurate water temperature readings
  • 📊 Comprehensive ocean and weather data
  • 🆓 Free app with valuable information

Room to Improve

  • 🔤 Temperature numbers too small and hard to read
  • 🎨 Poor contrast between text and background
  • 📱 Apple Watch functionality broken or limited
Seaside Buoy#3

Seaside Buoy by ENC Data

Live ocean buoy data worldwide
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(892 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access live scientific data from ocean buoys globally. View water temperature, swell height, and more from public scientific organizations. Features include automatic closest buoy selection, map browsing, favorites, and distance/bearing calculations.

What We Love

  • 🙏 Thanks
  • 👍 Great app and useful
  • 👍 Very well built and extremely useful
  • 👍 So useful!

Room to Improve

  • ⚠️ Doesn't track where you are
  • 🙄 Nag nag nag
  • 😕 Accurate info - I just don't care what the ride was 4 days ago!

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FAQ about Buoy Zone

What are the best buoy zone apps & games for iPhone?
Buoy Zone tops our buoy zone apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top buoy zone apps & games we rank are free to download, including Buoy Zone and Buoy Finder NOAA NDBC.
Buoy Zone has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 243+ buoy zone apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Buoy Zone is designed to help sailing clubs, Race Officers, and support vessels lay yacht racing courses. It enables real-time course sharing and provides guidance for laying marks.
Boats laying marks can zoom in on the map within Buoy Zone and see exactly where to lay their marks. Tapping on a mark provides real-time compass direction, bearing, and distance.