Surf Athlete vs Underwave Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf Athlete
This app provides surf-specific training programs designed to enhance strength, endurance, and mobility. It offers workouts, stretching routines, and breath training to improve performance in the ocean and prevent injuries. Users can join a community and track progress.
- Surf-specific workouts
- Strength, endurance, and mobility training
- Stretch routines
- Breath training
- Technique tutorials
- Global surfer community
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The #1 Surf Fitness App Train anywhere, anytime, with minimal or no equipment. Build the strength, endurance, and mobility that actually carry over to your surfing. Whether you're chasing bigger waves, longer sessions, or just want to feel better in the lineup — Surf Athlete gives you the exact tools to get there. WHY SURF ATHLETE? Because you're a surfer, you're an athlete. Stop letting time, equipment, or excuses hold you back. Join over 50,000 surfers training smarter and surfing stronger. Feel results in the ocean. From paddle endurance to pop-up speed, the workouts are designed specifically for surfers. Learn the right way. Every exercise comes with coaching cues, detailed demos, and surf-specific explanations. Train for longevity. This isn't just fitness — it's surf performance. We blend strength, mobility, breathwork, recovery, and mindset training to keep you stoked in the water for life. FREE FEATURES Bodyweight & mobility workouts Stretch routines for surfers Breath training to stay calm in heavy water Technique tutorials & surf-specific drills A global community of frothers sharing the journey Upgrade anytime to unlock full surf-specific programs, personalized training plans, and ongoing coaching from Surf Strength Coach. TRAINING BENEFITS Paddle longer, recover faster, surf more waves Improve flexibility & mobility for fluid movement Build strength & endurance that transfers directly to surfing Prevent injuries and surf pain-free Train anytime, anywhere — no excuses Sync with Apple Health to track progress Your surfing doesn't improve by chance. It improves by training smart. Download Surf Athlete today and start building the fitness, confidence, and durability your surfing deserves. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://surfstrengthcoach.com/privacy-policy
Underwave Training
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Train breathing, breath holds, and mental control with the Underwave Method — trusted by elite ocean athletes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Underwave Training at none against Surf Athlete's 13. Underwave Training also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Surf Athlete sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Underwave Training asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Athlete | Underwave Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (388 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 388 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nautilus Surf Performance LLC | Augusto Carrara |
Bugs and requests
Surf Athlete
Reported bugs
3 issues- Registration not working
- App crashing on launch
- Music playback interruptions
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode option
- Offline workout mode
- Better music integration
- More free content
- Expanded exercise library
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- Improved app stability
Underwave Training
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surf Athlete
- Ocean Sports Academy (1 month)$18.991 Month
- SURF ATHLETE PRO (1 month)$29.991 Month
- Surf Athlete Academy (3 month)$83.993 Months
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- Surf Athlete Academy (6 month)$144.996 Months
- SURF ATHLETE PRO (1 year)$155.991 Year
- Stretches for Surfers$27.99
- The Perfect Pop Up$79.99
- Bodyweight$119.99
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- Surf Athlete$129.99
- Cardboard Surfer$129.99
- Surf Skate$139.99
- Stretches for Surfers 2.0$139.99
- Surf Training Foundations$159.99
Underwave Training
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Surf Athlete free?
Is Underwave Training free?
Do Surf Athlete or Underwave Training have ads?
Which is updated more often, Surf Athlete or Underwave Training?
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