# EPIC vs SurfMap

The clearest difference is ads: SurfMap at none against EPIC's shown. SurfMap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). EPIC's advantage is ratings volume (722 vs 40) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EPIC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SurfMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for EPIC against 4.5 for SurfMap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPIC has 722 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of EPIC's written reviews are positive against 75% of SurfMap's.

EPIC ships an update every 2 weeks, SurfMap weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPIC | SurfMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (722 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-surf-report-and-forecast/id1336528409/reviews)** | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmap-personalized-forecast/id6749829392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **722** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nuno Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1336528408) | [Guillaume Bernos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557243040) |

## What reviewers say

### EPIC

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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


### SurfMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmap-personalized-forecast/id6749829392)

Get personalized surf forecasts tailored to your skill level at thousands of global surf spots. Understand why conditions are rated a certain way and receive warnings for dangerous tides. Log your sessions and discover new surf locations with detailed guides.

**Highlights:** Personalized surf ratings by skill level, Hourly wave, wind, and tide graphs, AI-powered session enjoyment prediction, Customizable spot settings and warnings, Detailed surf guides for popular regions, Apple Watch session tracking, Siri integration for quick forecasts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $3.00 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPIC free?

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

### Is SurfMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EPIC or SurfMap?

EPIC is rated higher. EPIC averages 4.6 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while SurfMap averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do EPIC or SurfMap have ads?

EPIC shows ads; SurfMap does not.

### Which is updated more often, EPIC or SurfMap?

EPIC ships an update every 2 weeks, and SurfMap weekly. Most recently, EPIC was updated on November 11, 2026 and SurfMap on November 11, 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.*