# Surf Report vs Surf

Surf Report and Surf both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Surf's written reviews are positive against 25% of Surf Report's. Surf also leads on ratings volume (940 vs 4) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). Surf Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Surf Report against 4.9 for Surf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Surf Report's written reviews are positive against 87% of Surf's.

Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, Surf every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf Report | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708/reviews)** | [4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **940** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 24 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708)

Access detailed surf forecasts for over 6,000 global surf spots. Filter conditions like swell height, direction, and wind speed to find the optimal time for your next session. Offers a 7-day forecast and wave map for pro users.

**Highlights:** Global surf spot forecasts, Advanced filtering options, 7-day surf forecast, 7-day wave map, Swell height, period, and direction, Wind speed and direction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Weather, #162 Top Free · 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 Surf Report free?

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

### Is Surf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Surf Report or Surf?

Surf Report is rated higher. Surf Report averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Surf averages 4.9 from 940 ratings.

### Do Surf Report or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; Surf Report does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf Report or Surf?

Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Surf Report was updated on October 18, 2026 and Surf on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*