Comparison

Surf Report vs C4ST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Surf Report

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
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Surf Report provide surf forecast of 6268 surf spot in the world. Surf report add filter to select the best time to surf. the filter include time, swell height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction. 【Pro】 Surf Report for 7 days wave map for 7 days Purchase Notes: 1. The account will be automatically renewed and deducted the corresponding fee 1 day before the expiration. 2. If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel in your personal iTunes account at least 1 day in advance. 3. After purchase, users can manage or turn off automatic renewal in personal account settings. Terms of Services : https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/user Privacy policy: https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/surf/privacy

About

C4ST

Features
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C4ST is the coastal forecast tool built for Australian surfers, swimmers, and fishermen who demand more from their weather app. Combining tide predictions, swell forecasts, and wind data into a single unified chart, C4ST gives you the complete coastal picture at a glance — no switching between apps, no digging through numbers. KEY FEATURES • Unified tide + swell + wind graph across 7 days • Tap any day for a detailed breakdown — tide times, swell height & period, wind speed & direction • Conditions rating: Glassy, Clean, Choppy, or Blown Out • Moon phase & sunrise/sunset times • Shark activity alerts for your local beach • 73 beaches across all 6 Australian states • Locate your nearest beach or search by name • Save your favourite spots for quick access • Light & dark mode • Metric & imperial units, 12h & 24h time Powered by real forecast data from Open-Meteo, updated continuously. C4ST cuts through the noise and puts what matters front and centre — exactly the way serious ocean-goers need it.

Screenshots

Surf Report4 screens
C4ST3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: C4ST at none against Surf Report's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. C4ST asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, C4ST monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Surf Report versus C4ST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf ReportC4ST
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雪平 王Sol Davey

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Surf Report

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99
None

C4ST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Report free?
Surf Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is C4ST free?
C4ST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf Report or C4ST have ads?
Neither Surf Report nor C4ST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Report or C4ST?
Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, and C4ST monthly. Most recently, Surf Report was updated on November 7, 2026 and C4ST on October 31, 2026.

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