Comparison

The Surfr. App vs ITSAS

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

Head to head
About

The Surfr. App

Track your performance in wind sports like kiteboarding and wingfoiling. Record jumps, airtime, speed, and routes, then analyze your progress with detailed insights. Compete on leaderboards and connect with a community of wind sport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking for wind sports
  • Record jumps, airtime, and speed
  • Detailed session analysis
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • GPS location sharing
  • Community connection
Features
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Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports — built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your performance afterward, Surfr gives you everything you need to make the most of every session. TRACK AND ANALYSE YOUR SESSIONS Record your sessions using your iPhone or Apple Watch with GPS tracking, automatic jump detection, and real-time stats. Review your height, airtime, speed, and distance after every ride. Watch a full replay of your session, explore an interactive map of your track, and share your best moments with the community. DISCOVER THE BEST SPOTS Browse an interactive map of wind sport spots worldwide. See real-time wind conditions, live forecasts, and webcam feeds right on the map. Live user pins show you who's out on the water right now, so you always know where the action is. STAY SAFE Surfr. is the first app that enables touch-free, live communication on the water, between people on the water, and between the water and at home. Including features that allow the user to make an alarm or trace another person in case of emergency. Set up your safety contacts and we share your 'beacon' the moment you hit the water, allowing your contacts to follow you and your well-being, as well as communicate with you. WIND FORECASTS YOU CAN TRUST Get detailed, hour-by-hour wind forecasts for any spot, powered by multiple forecast models. Set custom wind alerts so you're the first to know when conditions hit your sweet spot. Never miss a window again. COMPETE Join live competitions at spots near you. The Surfr. app lets you compete with fellow riders based on your actual recorded performance — no judges needed. Check leaderboards, track your ranking, and discover active competitions at spots worldwide. GEAR UP YOUR KITE BAG Manage your full equipment inventory. Log your kites, boards, and gear. Get size recommendations based on wind conditions so you always rig the right setup. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. The "For You" feed surfaces the most relevant sessions from the global Surfr community. Share your personal records and leaderboard moments. SURFR PLUS & PRO Want to go further? Surfr Plus unlocks more of what you love, and Surfr Pro gives you the full experience — advanced analytics, detailed forecasts, wind alerts, and everything you need to ride at your best. Start riding smarter. Download Surfr today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ITSAS

Features
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ITSAS is the Basque Country surf report app built for locals. In one app, you can instantly see what's happening at every surf spot, from Hendaye's Grande Plage to Parlementia. LIVE WEBCAMS Watch live Viewsurf webcams from surf spots across the Basque Coast: • Hendaye — Grande Plage, Sainte Barbe • Saint-Jean-de-Luz — Sainte Barbe • Biarritz — Côte des Basques, Grande Plage, Petite Chambre d'Amour • Anglet — Club Beach, Sables d'Or, Marinella, Corsaires, Ocean Beach • Bidart — Centre Beach • Guéthary — Parlementia SURFLINE REPORTS For every spot, get wave height, surf rating (Poor to Epic), and color-coded 24-hour forecasts, updated hour by hour. Know exactly when it's time to paddle out. REAL-TIME TIDES See the next tide, a live countdown, and the day's tide schedule for Biarritz. No more switching between multiple apps. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY SURFING • Automatically updated every 15 minutes • Works offline — the latest conditions remain available even without a connection • Clean, vintage California surf-inspired interface • 100% free, no ads, no account required ITSAS is made by surfers, for surfers in the Basque Country. One quick glance in the morning is all it takes to decide: paddle out, or stay in bed for another hour. See you in the lineup.

Screenshots

The Surfr. App4 screens
ITSAS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ITSAS at none against The Surfr. App's 4. ITSAS also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. ITSAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Surfr. App versus ITSAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Surfr. AppITSAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubbertus VuijkALOHA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Surfr. App

Subscriptions4
  • Surfr Plus - Monthly14 Days trial$4.691 Month
  • Surfr PRO - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Surfr Plus Annual14 Days trial$28.991 Year
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  • Surfr PRO - Annually14 Days trial$64.991 Year
None

ITSAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Surfr. App free?
The Surfr. App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ITSAS free?
ITSAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Surfr. App or ITSAS have ads?
The Surfr. App shows ads; ITSAS does not.

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