SurfUp vs Wake Devils
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfUp
Easily find and rent surfboards near your location. Reserve your chosen board, unlock it through the app, and manage your entire rental session from your phone for a seamless beach experience.
- Find available surfboards nearby
- Reserve and unlock boards via app
- Manage rental sessions on phone
- Guided board return process
- Convenient beach experience
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SurfUp makes surfboard rentals simple. Find a board near you, reserve your ride, unlock your SurfPod, and get in the water with less friction. Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to start or a regular surfer who wants a more convenient rental experience, SurfUp helps you spend less time coordinating and more time surfing. With SurfUp, you can: - Find available boards near you - Reserve and unlock boards through the app - Manage your rental session from your phone - Return your board with a simple guided flow - Get a smoother, more convenient beach experience SurfUp is built to make surfboard access easier, faster, and more flexible for riders and partner locations alike. Download SurfUp and start your next session.
Wake Devils
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Stay in the loop! Message teammates one-on-one or in groups, and sign up (and pay) for boat outings right from your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wake Devils at every 5 days against SurfUp's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SurfUp ships an update every 6 weeks, Wake Devils every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfUp | Wake Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SurfUp, Inc. | Logan Gregor |
In-app purchases
SurfUp
No in-app purchases
Wake Devils
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do SurfUp or Wake Devils have ads?
Which is updated more often, SurfUp or Wake Devils?
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