Comparison

SurfPat vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

SurfPat

Features
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The important thing to improve your surfing is to keep surfing. SurfPat is a habit tracker specialized in surfing. SurfPat encourages you to get motivated more on surfing. Keep a record with ease just after surfing in minutes. - The basic record includes spots, durations, winds, surfaces, and sizes. - “Level up” by reaching the specific duration time needed and you get additional stamps. - Options are provided automatically based on the user inputs to save time - Dark mode supported

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
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

SurfPat4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfPat at none against Kaiyo's 2. SurfPat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SurfPat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfPat ships an update daily, Kaiyo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SurfPat versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfPatKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHINY A LLCAlberto Charabati

In-app purchases

None

SurfPat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

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

Questions

Is SurfPat free?
SurfPat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfPat or Kaiyo have ads?
Neither SurfPat nor Kaiyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfPat or Kaiyo?
SurfPat ships an update daily, and Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Most recently, SurfPat was updated on October 14, 2026 and Kaiyo on October 24, 2026.

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