# True Surf vs Surf's Up 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Surf's Up 3D at 5.0 against True Surf's 3.8. Surf's Up 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). True Surf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. True Surf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Surf's Up 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf's Up 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Surf has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Surf | Surf's Up 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up-3d/id1548580932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) | [Groo Gadgets Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155400045) |

## What reviewers say

### True Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the most authentic surfing simulation with realistic physics and live weather forecasts from Surfline. Master real-time controls, travel to world-famous breaks, and compete in WSL events. Evolve your surfer, build your gear, and chase the perfect wave.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Live Surfline weather forecasts, World-famous surf breaks, Real-time touch controls, Character progression and customization, Board quiver management, Live WSL competitions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Storm (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Frequent Flyer (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Handful of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Clams | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Clams | $28.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Clams | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sea of Clams | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Realistic wave physics and graphics
- 🤙 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Best surfing game on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive controls once learned
- 🌍 Variety of real-world surf spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boards and upgrades
- 🐢 Extremely slow progression and leveling up
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🌊 Lack of consistently good waves at many locations
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Waves not generating properly at Surf Ranch
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Inability to travel to desired surf spots

**Requested features**

- First-person camera mode
- Customizable boards and characters
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Career mode with challenges and sponsorships
- Ability to create and share custom surf spots


### Surf's Up 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up-3d/id1548580932)

Experience the thrill of surfing with intuitive controls that let you ride waves quickly. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience designed for quick fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Quick gameplay, 3D surfing experience, Casual fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Surf free?

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

### Is Surf's Up 3D free?

Surf's Up 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, True Surf or Surf's Up 3D?

Surf's Up 3D is rated higher. True Surf averages 3.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Surf's Up 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do True Surf or Surf's Up 3D have ads?

Surf's Up 3D shows ads; True Surf does not.

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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.*