Comparison

GoSurf vs Surf

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

Head to head
About

GoSurf

Get accurate, up-to-date sea, surf, and wind forecasts for all Israeli beaches. Features include live cameras, detailed wave and wind information, and 14-day hourly updates. Plan your water activities with confidence.

Highlights
  • 14-day hourly forecast
  • Live beach cameras
  • Wave and wind details
  • Spot-by-spot coverage
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Live condition alerts
Features
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GOSURF - Israel’s most popular sea, surf and wind forecast app. Every month, 250,000 people use GOSURF to check conditions and plan their water activities. Built for all the beaches in Israel, including Eilat and the Kinneret, GOSURF gives you an accurate forecast, live beach cameras, and everything you need before getting in the water. Inside the app: • 14-day forecast: Hourly updates for waves and wind • Full coverage: Spot-by-spot forecasts across Israel • Live cams: Stream real-time sea conditions straight from the spot • Wave & wind details: Wave height, sea state, wind speed, and direction • Extra stats: Swell, wave period, water & air temp, and buoy data • Useful info: Sunrise, sunset, and live alerts when conditions change • Easy to use: Clear, accurate, and simple to check on the go GOSURF combines top forecast models, ocean buoys, local data, and years of experience to give you the most reliable forecast for Israel’s coastlines. Great for surfers, SUP paddlers, kayakers, windsurfers, kitesurfers, foil riders, swimmers, divers, and anyone who loves the sea. Download GOSURF now and join hundreds of thousands of people who check the sea with us before heading out!

About

Surf

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

Highlights
  • Detailed surf forecasts
  • Wavefinder map
  • Live webcam links
  • Tide times
  • 12-day forecasts
  • Custom surf alerts
Features
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Surf-Forecast.com gives you simple, accurate and easy-to-read surf forecasts so you have the best chance of hitting those breaks when the waves are pumping. Built by surfers, for surfers, and trusted by millions of surfers for over 20 years, our updated app lets you see all your favorite surf spots at a glance. Providing detailed surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide, our new features let you see further ahead than ever before - giving you plenty of advance warning for when those swells start coming in. Find the best surfing conditions near you and use the rating tool to find exactly when to go. – FREE App Features ⁃ Detailed surf forecasts ⁃ Wavefinder map ⁃ Live webcam links ⁃ Multi-swell component presentation ⁃ Tide times ⁃ Detailed mapping to locate nearby breaks – Surf Premium Benefits ⁃ Access to the full 16 days of our new Wavefinder feature ⁃ Hourly forecasts ⁃ 16 day forecasts ⁃ Custom surf alerts ⁃ Ad-free browsing on our website So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and get exploring. We’ll see you out there! For the full Terms and Conditions of this service please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GoSurf4 screens
Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 86% against GoSurf's 40%. Surf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1K vs 8). GoSurf's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GoSurf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of GoSurf's written reviews are positive against 86% of Surf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoSurf ships an update every 2 weeks, Surf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GoSurf versus Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoSurfSurf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.9 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#98 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuy LararMeteo365 Ltd.

Customer experience

GoSurf

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Surf

All ratings940 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

GoSurf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Surf

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Geolocation issues with break markers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually refresh data
  • More detailed tidal/current information
  • Expanded location coverage
  • Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GoSurf

Subscriptions2
  • GoSurf PRO - מנוי חודשי$3.991 Month
  • GoSurf PRO - מנוי שנתי$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is GoSurf free?
GoSurf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoSurf or Surf?
Surf is rated higher. GoSurf averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Surf averages 4.9 from 1K ratings.
Do GoSurf or Surf have ads?
Both GoSurf and Surf show ads.
Which is updated more often, GoSurf or Surf?
GoSurf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, GoSurf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Surf on November 12, 2026.

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