# Surfline vs Surf Report

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surfline at 86% against Surf Report's 25%. Surfline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 4). Surf Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surfline sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and Surf Report sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surfline has 31K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Surfline's written reviews are positive against 25% of Surf Report's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Surfline | Surf Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfline-wave-and-surf-reports/id393782096/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-report/id1671403708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surfline/Wavetrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/329198084) | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) |

## What reviewers say

### Surfline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfline-wave-and-surf-reports/id393782096)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Weather, #21 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides detailed surf forecasts, live conditions, and expert analysis to help surfers plan their sessions. Access over 1000 live cams worldwide, hourly data on wave height, wind, and tide, and track your progress with session logging. Premium members receive exclusive discounts and giveaways.

**Highlights:** Global live surf cams, Hourly condition data, Expert surf reports, Detailed forecast analysis, Session logging, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Surfline Premium | $14.95 | per month |
| Surfline Premium | $15.99 | per month |
| SL Premium - Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Surfline Forecast membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium with ads | $69.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium | $119.99 | per year |
| Surfline Premium+ | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasting
- 📽️ Useful live surf cams
- 🤙 Helpful for planning surf trips
- 🏄‍♂️ Invaluable for surfers
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of surf spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive premium subscription
- 🚫 Limited access for free users
- 🌐 Inconsistent accuracy of forecasts
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate for new users
- 🔴 Frequent ads for premium service

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Unreliable live cam functionality
- Issues with login and account management

**Requested features**

- More live cams at popular surf spots
- Improved forecast accuracy and reliability
- Ability to share/comment on surf sessions
- Better integration with fitness trackers
- Customizable alerts and notifications


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surfline free?

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

### Is Surf Report free?

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

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

Surf Report is rated higher. Surfline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Surf Report averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Surfline or Surf Report have ads?

Surfline shows ads; Surf Report does not.

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

Surfline ships an update weekly, and Surf Report every 2 months. Most recently, Surfline was updated on October 18, 2026 and Surf Report 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.*