# EPIC vs Surf Report

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EPIC at 68% against Surf Report's 25%. EPIC also leads on ratings volume (719 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 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.

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.

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 719 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% 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.

EPIC ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf Report every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPIC | Surf Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (719 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-surf-report-and-forecast/id1336528409/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **719** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nuno Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336528408) | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) |

## What reviewers say

### EPIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-surf-report-and-forecast/id1336528409)

Get detailed surf forecasts with tide charts, wind direction, and 7-day predictions. Visualize conditions with stunning graphics and receive alerts for your ideal surfing times. Plan your next session with ease, even offline.

**Highlights:** At-a-glance critical surf conditions, Stunning visualizations for tides, swell, wind, Personalized ideal surfing condition alerts, Widgets for instant home screen updates, 7-day detailed forecasts, Full-screen interactive charts, Offline access to forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (3 months) | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (6 months) | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime Access) | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Elegant layout
- 🚀 Informative without being cluttered
- 🚀 Accurate forecasting
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for surf fishing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate data (water temperature, wave size, wind speed)
- 🐛 Inability to dismiss ads
- 🔒 Requires location data
- 🐛 Widgets don't work
- 🐛 Forecast not updating

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on 'Define your experience' page
- Unable to load widget

**Requested features**

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


### Surf Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 719 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 3 weeks, and Surf Report every 2 months. Most recently, EPIC was updated on September 29, 2026 and Surf Report on October 1, 2026.

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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.*