Comparison

Swell Info vs Power

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

Head to head
About

Swell Info

Get detailed 7-day surf forecasts, current weather, tides, and buoy data for numerous locations. Plan your surf sessions with color-coded summaries and in-depth hourly information.

Highlights
  • 7-day detailed surf forecasts
  • Current weather and tides
  • Buoy data
  • Hourly wind and swell data
  • Color-coded forecast summaries
  • Favorite location management
Features
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Global Surf Industries and Swellinfo.com have teamed up to bring you - Swell Info, the complete surf report and surf forecast tool for your iPhone. Swell Info has full seven day detailed surf forecasts, current weather, tides, and buoy data all in a sleek, super easy to use interface. This is an app you will use for today's surf session, and planning your surfing week. Swell Info currently offers forecasts for the entire US (including Hawaii), Mexico, Central America, and Puerto Rico. New locations will be added in time. All locations available on the app are available free on the Swellinfo.com web site. Please check the web site to see a lit of all our forecast locations. Launching Swell Info brings you to the main forecast screen providing a summary forecast for the morning and afternoon for each of the 7 days, conveniently color coded using green (clean), blue (fair), and red (choppy). You can swipe back and forth between your 5 favorite locations, and when you want the details, you can click on each day to get the detailed text surf forecast, tides, and hourly wind and swell data. The Swell Info app, also includes current wind, weather, tides, and buoy data, updated hourly at the top of each main forecast screen. This is the crucial information that notifies you on what the surfing conditions are right now - what the tide is doing, whether the sea breeze has kicked in, or if the new swell has started to show on the nearest buoy station.

About

Power

This app provides complete control and customization for your boat's marine electronics. Manage performance settings, deploy anchors, and install software updates to keep your system running optimally.

Highlights
  • Total boat system control
  • Customize performance settings
  • Install software updates
  • Control MOVE trolling motor
  • Set up ONE Pump Blade system
  • Adjust anchor deployment
Features
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Power-Pole App Total boat control. Setup. Updates. All in one place. The Power-Pole App is the central hub for your system, giving you control, customization, and the ability to keep your products updated with the latest features and improvements. Connect your equipment, dial in performance, and make sure your system is always running at its best. Compatible Products Currently supports: • MOVE trolling motors • ONE Pump Blade shallow water anchor systems Coming soon: Support for CHARGE and individual CM2 pump systems (Sportsman, Pro Series, and Blade) as we move toward a fully unified app experience. What You Can Do • Control your MOVE trolling motor from your phone • Set up and adjust your ONE Pump Blade system • Customize performance based on your boat and conditions • Install software updates and keep your system current MOVE Trolling Motor Setup • Adjust Anchor Mode sensitivity • Set prop acceleration and throttle response • Calibrate mounting angle and motor alignment ONE Pump Blade Setup • Configure anchor deployment behavior • Adjust speed and performance • Set up connected remotes for one-button auto deploy and auto stow • Set an auto re-anchor timer with timed bottom-sensing checks for a firm hold • Configure system preferences for consistent operation Why It Matters This is how you keep your system performing the way it should. New features and improvements are delivered through the app, so your equipment continues to get better over time without replacing hardware.

Screenshots

Swell Info4 screens
Power4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Power at 75% against Swell Info's 8%. Power also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.7). Swell Info's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 11) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Power is free to download; Swell Info costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swell Info has 183 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Swell Info's written reviews are positive against 75% of Power's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swell Info ships an update every 8 months, Power every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Swell Info versus Power: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwell InfoPower
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.7 (183 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings183 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutdoor Hub LLCJL Marine Systems

Customer experience

Swell Info

All ratings183 ratings
Positive12.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative83.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative86.2%

Power

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Swell Info

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • Forecast data fails to update
  • Calendar displays incorrect day of week
  • Swell height predictions wildly inaccurate
  • Wind speed shows zero for extended periods
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  • Tide information becomes inaccurate
  • App freezes and won't refresh
  • Data sync failures across multiple locations
  • Stuck displaying same forecast repeatedly
  • Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add Canadian surf spots
  • Include Kauai Hawaiian location
  • Integrate swell maps from website into app
  • Expand international coverage beyond USA
  • Add dark mode option
Show 1 more
  • Improve wind speed display

Power

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swell Info

No in-app purchases

None

Power

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swell Info free?
Swell Info costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Power free?
Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swell Info or Power?
Power is rated higher. Swell Info averages 1.7 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while Power averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Swell Info or Power have ads?
Neither Swell Info nor Power shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swell Info or Power?
Swell Info ships an update every 8 months, and Power every 4 months. Most recently, Swell Info was updated on October 29, 2026 and Power on October 30, 2026.

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