# Monster Coupons vs SurfCAST by otto

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Coupons at 3.2 against SurfCAST by otto's 1.4. Monster Coupons also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 6%). SurfCAST by otto's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (101 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monster Coupons holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SurfCAST by otto has 101 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Monster Coupons's written reviews are positive against 6% of SurfCAST by otto's.

Monster Coupons ships an update every 3 months, SurfCAST by otto monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Coupons | SurfCAST by otto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-coupons/id1004580807/reviews)** | [1.4 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfcast-by-otto/id1552487334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 6.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artizen Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/982930632) | [Otto Connect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552487336) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Coupons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-coupons/id1004580807)

Discover hundreds of free coupons for restaurants, attractions, shopping, and golf in the Myrtle Beach area. Save money on your next visit with this popular coupon app.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of coupons, Myrtle Beach area savings, Restaurant deals, Attraction discounts, Shopping offers, Golf course savings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SurfCAST by otto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfcast-by-otto/id1552487334)

Easily pay for beach parking directly from your phone. Select your zone, set your duration, and pay securely. Receive timely notifications before your parking time expires, allowing you to fully enjoy your day.

**Highlights:** Select parking zone, Enter parking duration, Pay for parking, Real-time parking time notifications, Register multiple vehicles, Secure payment processing, Pay parking violations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App remembers CC and plates (one user)
- 🚀 New version is faster (one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't let users create accounts
- 🐛 App has no spot to type in password reset codes
- 🐛 App doesn't work with Apple Pay
- 🐛 Predatory enforcement leading to violations
- 🐛 Not as user-friendly as other apps

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let users create accounts
- No spot to type in password reset codes
- Doesn't work with Apple Pay
- App disappears when tapping register button
- Input validation breaks password managers

**Requested features**

- Add features for looking up parking zones
- Improve user-friendliness
- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow extending parking time
- Improve input validation for password managers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Coupons free?

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

### Is SurfCAST by otto free?

SurfCAST by otto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Coupons or SurfCAST by otto?

Monster Coupons is rated higher. Monster Coupons averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SurfCAST by otto averages 1.4 from 101 ratings.

### Do Monster Coupons or SurfCAST by otto have ads?

Neither Monster Coupons nor SurfCAST by otto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Coupons or SurfCAST by otto?

Monster Coupons ships an update every 3 months, and SurfCAST by otto monthly. Most recently, Monster Coupons was updated on November 1, 2026 and SurfCAST by otto on November 3, 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.*
