Weather Map vs Surf Forecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Map
This app provides accurate, local weather data for over 17,000 locations across Australia. Customize your view with preferred metrics and plan your days with hourly and weekly forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts directly to your device.
- Local weather data for 17,000+ Australian locations
- Customizable weather metrics (rain, wind, temp)
- Hourly and weekly forecasts
- Real-time temperature and humidity
- Severe weather alerts via push notifications
- Favorite locations for quick access
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Weather Map is an Aussie made app designed to provide local weather data in over 17,000 locations across Australia. Using the best-in-class weather providers, we deliver accurate weather information in a quicker, sleeker, and better way. WHY USE WEATHER MAP? 1. No Ads Weather Map shows you simple and readable weather just how you like it. No ads, just faster and better weather. It makes reading the weather so much easier. 2. Customised weather view Customise and set your preferred metrics on rain amounts, wind speeds, distance, and temperature. No need for mental calculations in your head! Weather Map shows the weather exactly how you want to see it. DAILY WEATHER DISPLAY • Real-time temperature including daily minimum/maximum • Weather-type icon • Possible range of rainfall • Current wind and wind gust • Current humidity level FEATURES OF WEATHER MAP • All features in the app are meticulously crafted to deliver weather with a clean design and a quicker app response time. Now you can view the weather just how you like it! • Want to catch the romantic sunset or go out camping? Plan your days effortlessly with the app’s hourly and weekly weather forecast that displays min and max temperatures, rain amount, and humidity. • Supported by WillyWeather API to gather reliable and accurate local weather from prominent weather providers such as the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. • Favourite locations to quickly access weather information in frequently checked areas. Switch between favourite locations seamlessly to check weather data. • Stay sheltered and safe through push notifications on severe weather alerts and warnings.
Surf Forecast
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Know if the surf is worth it before you grab your board. Curlio is a premium surf forecast app built for surfers who want a faster, clearer call: go now, wait for the best window, or skip the drive. Check wave forecasts, surf reports, swell, wind, tide, and surf conditions in one clean dashboard designed for everyday sessions and surf trips. Whether you are planning a dawn patrol, checking your local break, or looking for better waves nearby, Curlio helps you understand the ocean without decoding complicated charts. With Curlio, you can: • Check a clear Surf Score for your favorite spots • Find the best surf window based on swell, wind, and tide • View wave forecasts and surf conditions at a glance • Track local surf spots, trip spots, and the breaks you care about • Save favorites and private spots • Get smart surf alerts when conditions line up • Review swell, wind, and tide charts • Use widgets to check the forecast faster • Read simple surf briefings before your next session Curlio is made for: • Local surfers checking daily conditions • Surf travelers planning sessions in new places • Beginners who want a simpler surf report • Intermediate surfers comparing spots and timing • Anyone who wants a clean, fast wave forecast without noise Plan better sessions: • Surf Forecast: See what is happening now and what is building next. • Best Surf Window: Know when swell, wind, and tide are most likely to line up. • Surf Alerts: Get notified when your selected spot starts looking good. • Wave Conditions: Check swell height, period, wind, tide, and overall surf quality. • Spot Tracking: Follow the beaches, reefs, points, and private breaks you care about. • Surf Briefs: Get a plain-English read on the session so you can decide faster. • Widgets: Keep your surf forecast close without opening the app every time. Curlio turns marine weather data into a simple surfing decision. Instead of switching between tide charts, wind forecasts, swell models, and surf reports, you get one focused view built around the question that matters: Is it worth paddling out? Use Curlio to plan your next session, catch cleaner windows, and spend less time guessing. Optional Subscription, please read before subscribing: • You can subscribe to access premium features included in your selected Curlio plan. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the price shown for your selected plan. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. • If you cancel auto-renewal, you will keep access until the end of the current paid period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://curlio.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://curlio.app/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Still have questions? Email us at hello@curlio.app and we will be happy to respond.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf Forecast at every 2 weeks against Weather Map's every 4 weeks. Weather Map's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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. Weather Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Surf Forecast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Weather Map ships an update every 4 weeks, Surf Forecast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weather Map | Surf Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Postal Apps | Leveling LP |
In-app purchases
Weather Map
- Full Version$0.99
Surf Forecast
- Curlio Pro - 1 Week$6.997 Days
- Curlio Pro PROMO$29.991 Year
- Curlio Pro - 1 Year$44.991 Year
- Curlio Pro - Forever$179.00
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