# SurfView vs Wind Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Maps at 100% against SurfView's 29%. Wind Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SurfView sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wind Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SurfView | Wind Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfview/id1213157867/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **32** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | +4 |
| Developer | [Rodrigo Gasparin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213157866) | [WINDMAPS LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778128160) |

## What reviewers say

### SurfView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfview/id1213157867)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Básico mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| Básico Mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Mensal | $4.99 | per month |
| Básico Semestral | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Básico semestral | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Semestral | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Básico Anual | $29.99 | per year |
| Básico anual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Anual | $44.99 | per year |


### Wind Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-maps/id6778128158)

Track your kitesurfing and wing foiling sessions with high-precision GPS, automatically detecting jumps and providing real-time speed and distance data. Share your progress live with friends and family, and stay informed about local conditions and potential hazards.

**Highlights:** High-precision GPS tracking, Automatic jump detection, Group downwind tracking, Live session broadcasting, Local tide and wind conditions, Hazard alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SurfView free?

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

### Is Wind Maps free?

Wind Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SurfView or Wind Maps have ads?

SurfView shows ads; Wind Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, SurfView or Wind Maps?

SurfView ships an update every 9 days, and Wind Maps every 9 days. Most recently, SurfView was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wind Maps on October 1, 2026.

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