Comparison

TheSurfNetwork vs LJ Presents

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

Head to head
About

TheSurfNetwork

Stream the world's largest collection of surf videos, from classic films to the latest action. Explore documentaries, event coverage, and more, all professionally produced. Access content across devices with offline playback and resume functionality.

Highlights
  • Extensive surf video library
  • Cross-device watchlist
  • Resume playback
  • Offline playback
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
Features
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Do you like watching surf videos? Then you're going to love TheSurfNetwork! TheSurfNetwork provides streaming access to the worlds largest surf video library, featuring surfing's biggest athletes, made by award-winning filmmakers. Everything from 70s surf classic films to the latest brand videos. With TheSurfnetwork you'll find only professionally produced films and videos covering all aspects of the surf lifestyle including longboarding, documentaries, big wave, shortboarding, event coverage, and more. Everything from heartfelt documentaries to thrilling surf action scenes set to hit soundtracks. To access all this great content you can subscribe to TheSurfNetwork on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app. Subscribe once and watch on your favorites devices. Features: • Video Library - access entire purchase history instantly using Watch Now streaming • Watchlist - add and remove items from your watchlist, works across all devices • Resume playback - pick up where you left off watching, works across all devices • AirPlay enabled - stream video to Apple TV • Chromecast enabled - supports casting with Chromecast • Offline playback - download video to device and watch offline when not connected to internet * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Any unused portion of a free trial (if available) will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy https://www.thesurfnetwork.com/content/privacy-policy Terms of Use https://www.thesurfnetwork.com/content/terms-of-use

About

LJ Presents

Access exclusive music, talk shows, and videos from a popular entertainer. Stay updated with personal vlogs and share your favorite content with friends. This app brings you closer to the artist's world, all in one place.

Highlights
  • Original music and talk shows
  • Exclusive entertainment videos
  • Personal vlogs
  • Social media sharing
  • Podcast content
Features
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Finally it’s here! LJ Presents update is now on your phone! Fans of Leslie A. Jones have been waiting, and now the wait is over! With the LJ Presents App, you can: Enjoy original content from LJ radio featuring his original music and talk shows. Watch exclusive entertainment videos with Leslie A. Jones. Stay updated with personal vlogs from LJ. Share the app and your favorite content with your social media followers. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Leslie A. Jones, this app brings closer to you than ever before. Carry the entertainment in your pocket and stay connected with LJ wherever you go. Download now and start enjoying music, videos, and personal stories podcast —all in one place.

Screenshots

TheSurfNetwork3 screens
LJ Presents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LJ Presents at none against TheSurfNetwork's 2. LJ Presents also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). TheSurfNetwork's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (531 vs 5). On price, rating and ads 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. TheSurfNetwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. LJ Presents asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LJ Presents holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheSurfNetwork has 531 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of TheSurfNetwork's written reviews are positive against 100% of LJ Presents's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheSurfNetwork ships an update every 2 months, LJ Presents every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TheSurfNetwork versus LJ Presents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheSurfNetworkLJ Presents
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (531 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings531 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB32 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOpper Sports, Inc.Nu Media Tech LLC

Customer experience

TheSurfNetwork

All ratings528 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

LJ Presents

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TheSurfNetwork

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes consistently
  • App is totally unstable and stops playing
  • Playback menu duplicates
  • App freezes up every time trying to log in
  • Cannot open app on iPhone 6s
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  • App does not work on iPhone 6 Plus

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add more popular surf movies (e.g., The September Sessions, Endless Summer 2)
  • Update the app for compatibility with newer iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus)

LJ Presents

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TheSurfNetwork

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

LJ Presents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheSurfNetwork free?
TheSurfNetwork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LJ Presents free?
LJ Presents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TheSurfNetwork or LJ Presents?
LJ Presents is rated higher. TheSurfNetwork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while LJ Presents averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do TheSurfNetwork or LJ Presents have ads?
Neither TheSurfNetwork nor LJ Presents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheSurfNetwork or LJ Presents?
TheSurfNetwork ships an update every 2 months, and LJ Presents every 15 months. Most recently, TheSurfNetwork was updated on October 21, 2026 and LJ Presents on October 12, 2026.

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