SurfTrackr vs WaveSpy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfTrackr
Log and analyze your surf sessions to improve your skills. Record details like location, conditions, and equipment, then review your progress with charts and statistics. Stay motivated and organized with a comprehensive surfing journal.
- Log surf session details
- Track progress over time
- Record board and break information
- Add notes and photos
- View charts and statistics
- Organize sessions by location
- Export journal data
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Perfect for both experienced surfers and those looking to improve, SurfTrackr is an easy-to-use surfing journal built specifically for life in the water. Record each surf session with as much detail as you want, then review everything in your timeline. Open any session to see the full picture and quickly track your progress over time. Log the details that matter: - Date, time, duration, and session rating - Board used, including surfboards, windsurfers, and SUP setups - Surf break and location details - Notes, condition notes, and photos - Tide, surf height, wave type, and wave direction - Weather and wind context during your session Organize your surfing life: - Keep a complete timeline of sessions for each board - Add favorite surf spots and review sessions by location - Share location details with friends - Launch driving directions to get to the break faster Stay motivated and keep improving: - View charts and statistics to spot trends - Export your journal data whenever you need it - Customize the app with themes that match your style Install SurfTrackr today and watch your surfing improve. Full functionality requires an annual subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WaveSpy
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View and share videos of surf conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveSpy at none against SurfTrackr's 9. WaveSpy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. SurfTrackr sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. WaveSpy asks for nothing beyond the download.
SurfTrackr ships an update every 3 months, WaveSpy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfTrackr | WaveSpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Design Chaos Pty Ltd | Jonathan Perry |
In-app purchases
SurfTrackr
- Quarterly$2.993 Months
- Annual3 Days trial$3.991 Year
- No Advertising$0.99
- Multiple Surfboards$0.99
- Photos$0.99
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- Weather Conditions$1.99
- Color Themes$1.99
- SurfTrackr Advanced$2.99
- SurfTrackr Pro Lifetime$19.99
WaveSpy
No in-app purchases









