Comparison

MTL SURF vs apnia

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

Head to head
About

MTL SURF

Get real-time river conditions for surfing, including water temperature, level, and flow. Make informed decisions about when and how to surf, and track historical data with charts.

Highlights
  • Live river metrics (temperature, level, debit)
  • Wave quality prediction
  • Wetsuit recommendation
  • Historical data charts
  • Session planning tool
Features
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The MTL SURF app provides live data on river metrics like the water temperature, the level and the debit. According to those metrics, you now have a hint at your fingertips to know wether or not the wave is good. The app also tells you if you should put on your spring suit or your full hooded 6/5 winter wetsuit. You can also watch if those metrics are going up or down one month back with line charts. Make sure to check the app before your next session at Habitat 67 or at "Vague à Guy"!

About

apnia

Features
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Apnia is a social training platform for freedivers. Discover new places to freedive, log your personal bests, and stay connected with the people you dive with. YOUR PROGRESS, TOGETHER • Discover freediving spots, schools, clubs, and hubs on the Freedive map • Log and track personal bests across disciplines • Follow buddies and see their latest depths and times • Share updates and celebrate milestones on your feed • Create polished share images and videos for a full session or selected dive • Connect with divers in your country and beyond • Get notified when buddies hit new PBs or follow you back BUILT FOR TRAINING, NOT COMPETITION Apnia focuses on discovery, progression, and safety—not leaderboards or pressure. Explore community-sourced places, then verify local access, conditions, and safety requirements before every session. Whether you're working on your first static or pushing depth with a trusted buddy, Apnia helps you train smarter and stay connected. SAFETY FIRST Freediving is inherently risky. Apnia is a training and social tool—not a substitute for proper instruction, certified supervision, or safe diving practices. Never dive alone. Always dive within your limits and with appropriate safety protocols. Apnia is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Join the apnia community and dive deeper, together.

Screenshots

MTL SURF4 screens
apnia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: apnia at every 4 days against MTL SURF's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

MTL SURF ships an update every 2 months, apnia every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MTL SURF versus apnia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTL SURFapnia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB88 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKayak Sans FrontieresDashbd

In-app purchases

None

MTL SURF

No in-app purchases

None

apnia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTL SURF free?
MTL SURF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is apnia free?
apnia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTL SURF or apnia have ads?
Neither MTL SURF nor apnia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTL SURF or apnia?
MTL SURF ships an update every 2 months, and apnia every 4 days. Most recently, MTL SURF was updated on November 2, 2026 and apnia on October 31, 2026.

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