Comparison

Surferz vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

Surferz

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Surferz is a surf sessions log to track your surfing sessions. You can count your surf sessions and rate them by: - mood - waves - weather - crowd In this way you can create your surf diary to keep track of your surf sessions and count them at the end of the year. Check if you reach your yearly surf goals and compete with your friends and see who surfed more times!

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with friends, analyze your performance, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Session Planning & Invites
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
  • Live Surf Cameras
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Sessions - Plan a session at your break and invite friends. See who's going, or keep it to the people you invite. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

Screenshots

Surferz4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kaiyo at every 2 weeks against Surferz's every 39 months. Kaiyo also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Surferz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surferz ships an update every 39 months, Kaiyo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Surferz versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurferzKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniele VenturinoAlberto Charabati

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Surferz

One-time1
  • PRO version$4.99
2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99

Questions

Is Surferz free?
Surferz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Surferz or Kaiyo?
Surferz ships an update every 39 months, and Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surferz was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kaiyo on October 30, 2026.

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