SurfPat vs VB Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfPat
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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
VB Flow
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
SurfPat ships an update daily, VB Flow every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfPat | VB Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHINY A LLC | Minami Ito |
In-app purchases
SurfPat
No in-app purchases
VB Flow
- 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
- Light Lifetime$69.99
- Basic Lifetime$119.99









