Comparison

SurfPat vs VB Flow

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

VB Flow

Features
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VB Flow helps you record volleyball matches and review how each set unfolds. Track scores, serves and rotations in a clear interface designed for use courtside. From practice matches to tournaments, keep your match records organized on iPhone or iPad. MATCH RECORDING - Create, save and organize matches. - Record points for the home and away teams. - Follow the running score and review each set. - Set starting lineups and track court positions and rotations. - Log timeouts and substitutions at the relevant score. - Customize team names and colors. - Export match reports for review and sharing. PLANS Free: Try match recording and basic reports with ads. Light: Create more match records and use the app without ads. Basic: Create unlimited matches, register one team and its players, and add comments to the match time log. No ads. Paid plans are available as monthly or yearly subscriptions, or as one-time lifetime purchases. Available options and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Some features require a paid plan. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. One-time lifetime purchases do not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vb-flow-hosting.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

SurfPat4 screens
VB Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfPat at none against VB Flow's 6. SurfPat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price 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. VB Flow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SurfPat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfPat ships an update daily, VB Flow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SurfPat versus VB Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfPatVB Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHINY A LLCMinami Ito

In-app purchases

None

SurfPat

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

VB Flow

Subscriptions4
  • ライト(月額)$2.991 Month
  • ベーシック(月額)$4.991 Month
  • ライト(年額)$29.991 Year
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  • ベーシック(年額)$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Light Lifetime$69.99
  • Basic Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is SurfPat free?
SurfPat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VB Flow free?
VB Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfPat or VB Flow have ads?
VB Flow shows ads; SurfPat does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfPat or VB Flow?
SurfPat ships an update daily, and VB Flow every 4 weeks. Most recently, SurfPat was updated on October 14, 2026 and VB Flow on October 25, 2026.

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