Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather generates an estimated $100–$1k/month in revenue from 500–2k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $100–$1k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 500–2k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.58 ★ (13,609 ratings) |
| Category | Weather |
| Best chart rank | #96 Weather Grossing |
| Released | 29.04.2017 |
| App last updated | 27.07.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
The fastest way to check what the buoys are doing right now. Buoycast gives you real-time observations from 1,000+ NOAA NDBC buoys, plus forecasts, tides, and marine warnings, organized around your location and your favorite spots. Tap the closest buoy on the home screen. Everything else is one more tap away. Free - Real-time wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from 1,000+ NOAA NDBC buoys - N…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 10Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
90% positive · 14k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 2 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $0In-app purchases
4 tiersUpdate history
7 updates tracked- v5.0.58d ago
What's new in 5.0.5 - Bug fixes and reliability improvements What's new in 5.0.4 - Faster, more reliable tide predictions - Behind-the-scenes reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.3 - Smoother buoy details that open without hanging, even on busy buoys - Faster loading with smarter on-device caching - Reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.2 - Faster, smoother app launch - More reliable notifications and Apple Watch complications - Bug fixes and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.1 - Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app - Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys - New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required - Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications - Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist - Complications for every data type, plus a Pro NOAA alert complication Conditions at a glance - Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers - Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts - Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility - VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, Forecast vs. Observations, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: [email protected]
- v5.0.413d ago
What's new in 5.0.4 - Faster, more reliable tide predictions - Behind-the-scenes reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.3 - Smoother buoy details that open without hanging, even on busy buoys - Faster loading with smarter on-device caching - Reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.2 - Faster, smoother app launch - More reliable notifications and Apple Watch complications - Bug fixes and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.1 - Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app - Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys - New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required - Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications - Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist - Complications for every data type, plus a Pro NOAA alert complication Conditions at a glance - Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers - Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts - Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility - VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, Forecast vs. Observations, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: [email protected]
- v5.0.318d ago
What's new in 5.0.3 - Smoother buoy details that open without hanging, even on busy buoys - Faster loading with smarter on-device caching - Reliability and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.2 - Faster, smoother app launch - More reliable notifications and Apple Watch complications - Bug fixes and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.1 - Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app - Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys - New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required - Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications - Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist - Complications for every data type, plus a Pro NOAA alert complication Conditions at a glance - Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers - Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts - Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility - VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, Forecast vs. Observations, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: [email protected]
- v5.0.223d ago
What's new in 5.0.2 • Faster, smoother app launch • More reliable notifications and Apple Watch complications • Bug fixes and performance improvements What's new in 5.0.1 • Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app • Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys • New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required • Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications • Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist • Complications for every data type, plus a Pro alert complication Conditions at a glance • Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers • Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts • Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, forecast-vs-observation charts, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: [email protected]
- v5.0.124d ago
What's new in 5.0.1 • Fixes a rare freeze that could occur when opening the app • Reliability and performance improvements Everything new in 5.0 Rebuilt around your buoys • New buoy-first home screen: the closest buoy and your favorites, no setup required • Your existing feeds are automatically migrated to favorites Apple Watch app + complications • Check wind, waves, temperature, and pressure from your wrist • Complications for every data type, plus a Pro alert complication Conditions at a glance • Every buoy now shows a severity gauge and a plain-language summary, so you can read how it looks out there before digging into the numbers • Pro adds AI condition summaries, generated fully on-device on iPhone 15 Pro and newer Redesigned charts • Cleaner and easier to read at a glance Accessibility • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support across every observation screen Plus reliability and performance improvements across the app. Want to be notified when your buoy crosses a threshold? Pro unlocks threshold notifications on any observation type, forecast-vs-observation charts, AI condition summaries, weather maps, and ad-free browsing. Thanks for 9 years of feedback and support. Keep it coming: [email protected]
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather — FAQ
How much money does Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather generates approximately $100–$1k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather get?
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather sees an estimated 500–2k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather free?
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather's rating?
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather holds a 4.58-star average from 13,609 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #96 on the Weather grossing chart.
When was Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather released?
Buoycast: NOAA Buoys & Weather launched on the App Store on 29.04.2017. Its latest version shipped 27.07.2026.