Surf Rack vs Short Mid Long
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf Rack
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サーフィンするには必要なのは「波」「自分」と「サーフボード」だけ！ サーファーであれば自分のパーフェクトボードを見つけるのは一生の楽しみ、そしてそのボードに巡り合うまで、様々なボードを試したいと思ってる人もいるだろう。 ただ、買った全てのボードを保持するのも難しく場所的にも。。。 そんな時、簡単にサーファーならでは知りたい情報をまとめて掲載し販売が可能になります！そして、暇な時インスタグラムを見る感覚で全国で売られているサーフボードを閲覧できます！
Short Mid Long
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Finding the right volume (liters) is the most critical factor when choosing a surfboard. Knowing your ideal target volume directly improves your paddle power, takeoff speed, and overall stability. With newly added Wave Forecasts and Surf Feed, this all-in-one app gives you everything you need—from picking your next board to planning your daily sessions! ■ Key Features 1. Easy Surfboard Volume Calculator Calculate your ideal board volume (L) in seconds based on your height, weight, and skill level. Supports Shortboards, Mid-lengths, and Longboards. Fine-tune calculations according to wave conditions and surfing frequency. 2. Surf Point Wave & Weather Forecasts Simply tap any surf spot on the map to view real-time and predicted data: wave height, swell direction/period, wind speed, and wind direction. Essential for your daily dawn patrol check or planning your next surf trip. 3. Surf News & RSS Feed Stay connected with curated articles from major domestic and international surf media. Catch the latest industry trends, gear reviews, and surf news all in one place. ■ Recommended For Surfers wanting to know their true ideal surfboard volume. Anyone looking to buy or custom-order their next board with confidence. Surfers who want a quick, accurate wave and wind forecast before hitting the beach. Stoked surfers who love checking daily surf news and gear trends. Surfers of all levels—from beginners to advanced intermediate surfers looking to step up. ■ Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LKWFhDh5hrcJJ0cst3T5Q7yliyZLnPzA4Xz5HvO5s1U/edit?tab=t.0 ■ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ Support & Feedback If you have any questions, suggestions, or issues, feel free to reach out to us here:https://forms.gle/s733tSmj9CnW3ECz6 Enjoy your surfing life with Short Mid Long!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Short Mid Long at every 10 days against Surf Rack's every 2 months. Surf Rack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Surf Rack ships an update every 2 months, Short Mid Long every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Rack | Short Mid Long |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OCEAN LIBERTA LIMITED LIABILITY CO. | Hiroyuki Kanno |
In-app purchases
Surf Rack
No in-app purchases
Short Mid Long
No in-app purchases
Questions
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