Comparison

SurfView vs Surfnstein

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

Head to head
About

SurfView

Access live, 24/7 monitoring of major surf spots across South America and Central America. View over 300 high-definition cameras showing real-time wave and beach conditions on an intuitive platform.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 surf monitoring
  • 300+ HD cameras
  • Real-time wave conditions
  • Multiple South/Central American locations
  • Intuitive platform access
Features
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Somos a maior e mais completa plataforma de Surf da América do Sul. Monitoramento ao vivo, 24 horas por dia, sete dias por semana, dos principais picos de surf Brasil, Peru, El Salvador e Panamá. Mais de 300 câmeras de alta definição, estrategicamente posicionadas para mostrar as condições das ondas e praias em tempo real. Plataformas inteligentes de fácil manuseio, seja acessando através do site ou aplicativo. A assinatura se renova automaticamente a não ser que a auto-renovação seja desativada com no mínimo 24 horas de antecedência, no fim do período vigente. A conta será cobrada para renovação dentro das 24 horas que antecedem o fim do período vigente, e identificada como custo de renovação. As assinaturas devem ser administradas pelo usuário e a auto-renovação pode ser desativada acessando o Controle de Conta do usuário, após a compra. Qualquer porção não utilizada do período gratuito de teste, se oferecido, deve ser ressarcido se o usuário efetuar a assinatura, se aplicável. Veja nossos termos de serviço https://surfview.com.br/termos e nossa política de privacidade https://surfview.com.br/politica

About

Surfnstein

This app connects surfers with practical tips, amazing beach moments, and technological innovations shaping the sport. It's designed for those who live by the surfboard or love the ocean as a lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Practical surf tips
  • Incredible beach moments
  • Technological surf innovations
  • Ocean lifestyle content
  • Community features
Features
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Surfnstein, o lugar onde você surfa a onda do futuro. Aqui, unimos dicas práticas, momentos incríveis nas praias e as inovações tecnológicas que estão mudando o mundo do surf. Para quem vive de prancha, ou para quem ama o oceano como estilo de vida. Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Política de Privacidade: https://prod.surfnstein.com/api/legal/view?document=privacy&lang=pt

Screenshots

SurfView4 screens
Surfnstein4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surfnstein at 100% against SurfView's 29%. Surfnstein also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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. SurfView sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Surfnstein asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfView ships an update every 9 days, Surfnstein every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SurfView versus Surfnstein: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfViewSurfnstein
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB65 MB
Age rating+17+12
DeveloperRodrigo GasparinBigstein Sports & Tech

Customer experience

SurfView

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral17.9%
Negative53.6%

Surfnstein

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

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SurfView

Subscriptions9
  • Básico mensal$2.991 Month
  • Básico Mensal$2.991 Month
  • Premium Mensal$4.991 Month
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  • Básico Semestral$19.996 Months
  • Básico semestral$19.996 Months
  • Premium Semestral$24.996 Months
  • Básico Anual$29.991 Year
  • Básico anual$29.991 Year
  • Premium Anual$44.991 Year
None

Surfnstein

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfView free?
SurfView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surfnstein free?
Surfnstein is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfView or Surfnstein have ads?
SurfView shows ads; Surfnstein does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfView or Surfnstein?
SurfView ships an update every 9 days, and Surfnstein every 4 days. Most recently, SurfView was updated on October 20, 2026 and Surfnstein on October 20, 2026.

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