HappySession vs Surf Report
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HappySession
This app analyzes surf conditions to pinpoint the optimal time for a session. It simplifies complex data like swell, wind, and tide into a clear recommendation, helping surfers know exactly when to paddle out. Currently focused on Brittany, France, with more regions planned.
- Identifies best surf session of the day
- Summarizes key conditions (swell, wind, tide)
- Provides ideal time to surf
- Enables quick spot comparison
- Simplifies complex forecast data
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We analyse swell, wind and tide to show you the best session of the day, then keep watch over it until you’re in the water. No more comparing weather models or decoding the data: you know straight away where to go, and at what time. FIND YOUR SESSION • The best session of the day, spot by spot • The ideal time to paddle out • Swell, wind and tide summed up on a clear session card • Quick spot comparison on the map FOLLOW IT, YOUR COACH KEEPS WATCH • Follow the best slot of a day, or the hour of your choice (± 2 h) • Get a notification if conditions improve or get worse • Find all your followed sessions in “My line-up” TELL IT, IT LEARNS • After your session, the coach asks: “Did you go?” • Rate it in one tap, from 1 to 5 stars • Every answer helps it understand the conditions you love TALK TO YOUR COACH • Ask your questions: “Where should I surf this weekend?”, “Is tomorrow morning worth it?” • Ready-made suggestions for today, tomorrow, the weekend or the week • Every week, get “Your surf week”, a summary of the best sessions ahead WINTER PASS • Forecasts up to 15 days ahead to see the swells coming • Access to reserved spots Made by surfers, for surfers. Weather forecasts are packed with information. HappySession turns it into one simple decision: when to surf. Currently available in Brittany. More regions coming soon.
Surf Report
Access detailed surf forecasts for over 6,000 global surf spots. Filter conditions like swell height, direction, and wind speed to find the optimal time for your next session. Offers a 7-day forecast and wave map for pro users.
- Global surf spot forecasts
- Advanced filtering options
- 7-day surf forecast
- 7-day wave map
- Swell height, period, and direction
- Wind speed and direction
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Surf Report provide surf forecast of 6268 surf spot in the world. Surf report add filter to select the best time to surf. the filter include time, swell height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction. 【Pro】 Surf Report for 7 days wave map for 7 days Purchase Notes: 1. The account will be automatically renewed and deducted the corresponding fee 1 day before the expiration. 2. If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel in your personal iTunes account at least 1 day in advance. 3. After purchase, users can manage or turn off automatic renewal in personal account settings. Terms of Services : https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/user Privacy policy: https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HappySession at none against Surf Report's 3. HappySession also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Surf Report's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HappySession asks for nothing beyond the download.
HappySession ships an update fortnightly, Surf Report every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HappySession | Surf Report |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | happy session | 雪平 王 |
Customer experience
HappySession
Surf Report
In-app purchases
HappySession
No in-app purchases
Surf Report
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$49.99
