# WindguruSpot vs Surf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 87% against WindguruSpot's 9%. Surf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (940 vs 1). WindguruSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindguruSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of WindguruSpot's written reviews are positive against 87% of Surf's.

WindguruSpot ships an update every 5 months, Surf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindguruSpot | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windguruspot/id1002909214/reviews) | **[4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **940** |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 2 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Dajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002909213) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### WindguruSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windguruspot/id1002909214)

This app provides real-time wind data from a specific station on Sicily, including wind speed, temperature, and direction. Users can view live webcam images and switch between metric and imperial units for wind speed. Data refreshes every 15 seconds.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed (min, max, avg), Temperature and wind direction, Live webcam feed, Unit switching (m/s, knots), 15-second data refresh

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Weather, #198 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindguruSpot free?

WindguruSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WindguruSpot or Surf?

Surf is rated higher. WindguruSpot averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Surf averages 4.9 from 940 ratings.

### Do WindguruSpot or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; WindguruSpot does not.

### Which is updated more often, WindguruSpot or Surf?

WindguruSpot ships an update every 5 months, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, WindguruSpot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Surf on October 13, 2026.

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