# My Coast vs Surf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Coast at none against Surf's 2. My Coast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My Coast asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Coast ships an update every 10 days, Surf every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Coast | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 20 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flow Mobile Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/407317682) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### My Coast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-coast/id1623584098)

This app provides real-time coastal safety and information to help users make informed decisions before visiting the beach or entering the water. It offers details on tides, sea conditions, weather, and local facilities, tailored to specific activities and amenity needs.

**Highlights:** Live safety data, Tide and sea condition information, Weather forecasts, Local facilities and amenities, Activity-specific location filtering, Amenity-based location filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Weather, #164 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Coast free?

My Coast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surf free?

Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do My Coast or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; My Coast does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Coast or Surf?

My Coast ships an update every 10 days, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Coast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Surf on October 30, 2026.

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