Comparison

Surf Buddy Wave Height vs Kaptan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Surf Buddy Wave Height

Access global wave height and direction data on an interactive map. This tool helps surfers track swells and find optimal surf spots worldwide.

Highlights
  • Global wave height data
  • Wave direction tracking
  • Interactive map interface
  • Swell tracking for surfers
  • Find best surf spots
Features
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The Surf Buddy Wave Height app provides global wave height and direction data in the form of an interactive map, which is a great tool for surfers for tracking swells and hitting the best surf spots.

About

Kaptan

This app provides real-time and predicted sea conditions for the Malta-Sicily Channel. It utilizes HF radar, satellite data, and numerical models for accurate information.

Highlights
  • HF radar operational data
  • Satellite data integration
  • Numerical model predictions
  • Present sea conditions
  • Predicted sea conditions
Features
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KAPTAN is an application developed by the Physical Oceanography Research Group, Dept. of Geosciences, University of Malta, as part of the CALYPSO FO project. It uses HF radar operational data, satellite data and numerical models to provide information on the present and predicted sea conditions in the Malta-Sicily Channel. The smartphone app was developed by Think Ltd. Disclaimer: The Physical Oceanography Research Group makes every effort to ensure that information contained in this smartphone application is accurate and up to date. However, the Physical Oceanography Research Group accepts no liability and/or responsibility for the reliance placed by the users of this application on the information contained in this application or any other information accessed via this application. The information provided in this application is provided on an "as is" basis and no warranties of any kind are issued whether expressly or implied by the Physical Oceanography Research Group on the information provided. Project Coordination and Concept: Prof. Aldo Drago, University of Malta (Email: aldo.drago@um.edu.mt; Tel: 21440972)

Screenshots

Surf Buddy Wave Height3 screens
Kaptan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kaptan at 100% against Surf Buddy Wave Height's 0%. Kaptan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Buddy Wave Height ships an update every 20 months, Kaptan weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surf Buddy Wave Height versus Kaptan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Buddy Wave HeightKaptan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercorey hoggardThink Design Limited

Customer experience

Surf Buddy Wave Height

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Kaptan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Surf Buddy Wave Height

No in-app purchases

None

Kaptan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Buddy Wave Height free?
Surf Buddy Wave Height is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaptan free?
Kaptan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf Buddy Wave Height or Kaptan have ads?
Surf Buddy Wave Height shows ads; Kaptan does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf Buddy Wave Height or Kaptan?
Surf Buddy Wave Height ships an update every 20 months, and Kaptan weekly. Most recently, Surf Buddy Wave Height was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kaptan on November 2, 2026.

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