Comparison

EPIC vs Surf Report

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

Head to head
About

EPIC

Get detailed surf conditions, including swell, wind, and tide forecasts, with beautiful visualizations. Plan your next surf session with 7-day outlooks, customizable alerts, and home screen widgets. Access critical data easily, even offline.

Highlights
  • Detailed surf conditions
  • 7-day forecasts
  • Customizable alerts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline access
  • Apple Watch app
  • Siri Shortcuts
Features
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Simple, beautiful, and easy-to-read surf forecasts designed by surfers, for surfers. Epic Surf Report is the ultimate surf forecast app, crafted to give you the most important surf conditions with minimal effort. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or planning your next session, Epic delivers everything you need: tide charts, wind direction, swell alerts, and 7-day detailed forecasts—all in a sleek, user-friendly interface. __________________ Why Choose Epic? • At-a-glance critical surf conditions for your favorite spots • Stunning visualizations for tides, swell, wind, and more • Alerts for personalized ideal surfing conditions • Today and 7-day widgets for your home screen • Apple Watch app with complications, and Siri Shortcuts • Full-screen charts and long-range forecasts Built with love for surfers, Epic simplifies your surf planning and helps you catch the perfect wave! __________________ Core Features == Spot View == Quickly check today’s surf conditions: • Overview of current swell, wind, and tide • Personalized highlighting of ideal spot conditions • Swell Evolution: Hourly changes throughout the day • Wind Insights: Direction, speed, and gusts • Tide Timings: Current levels and upcoming tides == Detailed Metrics == Access accurate surf reports with: • Swell height (combined, primary, secondary, wind swell) • Swell period, direction, and energy • Wind speed, gusts, and currents • Tide charts and astronomy data == 7-Day Forecast == Plan ahead with detailed forecasts for the week: • Swell, wind, tide, weather, and astronomy info in one view • Color-coded scales for key surf windows • Customizable layout to match your preferences == Full-Screen Charts == Dive deeper into surf data with interactive charts for today and the week: • Swell height, period, and energy metrics • Wind speed, gusts, and currents == Widgets == Stay updated at a glance with home screen widgets: • Today’s Swell, Wind and Tides • Weekly Swell, Wind and Tides: the next 7 days at a glance == Apple Watch == Your surf report on your wrist: • Today’s swell, wind and tide for your spots • 7-day forecast: tap the chart to switch • Complications for your watch face == Siri & Shortcuts == Ask Siri for the surf report or forecast of your spots, or add them to your Shortcuts. == Custom Alerts == Get notified when conditions match your preferences: • Define spot-specific ideal surf conditions • Set notification timings that work for you == Spot Search & Map == Find your favorite surf spots or discover new ones: • Search by spot name or nearby location • Browse and tap on an interactive map == Offline Access == Access forecasts even without an internet connection. __________________ == Trusted Data Sources == We use reliable data from sources like NOAA Wavewatch 3, NOAA GFS, Météo-France, UK MetOffice, and more for accurate forecasts. Tide predictions come from global tidal datasets and local tide station data. __________________ == Free vs. Premium Features == Epic Surf Report allows free usage with limited functionality. Upgrade to Premium for full access: • 7-Day Forecasts • Advanced swell metrics • Frequent data refreshes • Unlimited spots • Custom alerts for ideal conditions • Widgets for multiple spots • Ad-Free Experience Choose your upgrade option: • Flexible subscriptions • One-time lifetime access for unlimited use __________________ == Subscription & Lifetime Access Terms == • Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. • Lifetime access requires a single, one-time payment—no recurring charges. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription or lifetime purchase. Privacy Policy: https://goepic.surf/Privacy-Policy.html Terms of Use: https://goepic.surf/Terms-of-Use.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • Global surf spot forecasts
  • Advanced filtering options
  • 7-day surf forecast
  • 7-day wave map
  • Swell height, period, and direction
  • Wind speed and direction
Features
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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

Screenshots

EPIC4 screens
Surf Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EPIC at 69% against Surf Report's 25%. EPIC also leads on ratings volume (722 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Surf Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. EPIC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surf Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPIC has 722 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of EPIC's written reviews are positive against 25% of Surf Report's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPIC ships an update every 2 weeks, Surf Report every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EPIC versus Surf Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPICSurf Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (722 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings722 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuno Fernandes雪平 王

Customer experience

EPIC

All ratings722 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative21.0%

Surf Report

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

EPIC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck on 'Define your experience' page
  • Unable to load widget

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add moon phase information
  • Provide buoy data for local spots
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Add Apple Watch complications

Surf Report

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

EPIC

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (1 month)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium (3 months)14 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Premium (6 months)7 Days trial$17.996 Months
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  • Premium (1 year)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime Access)$89.99
3 purchases

Surf Report

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is EPIC free?
EPIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Report free?
Surf Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EPIC or Surf Report?
Surf Report is rated higher. EPIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while Surf Report averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EPIC or Surf Report have ads?
EPIC shows ads; Surf Report does not.
Which is updated more often, EPIC or Surf Report?
EPIC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Surf Report every 2 months. Most recently, EPIC was updated on November 13, 2026 and Surf Report on November 14, 2026.

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