# TheSurfNetwork vs LJ Presents

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheSurfNetwork | LJ Presents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesurfnetwork/id449934644/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lj-presents/id1574281831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Opper Sports, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449934647) | [Nu Media Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/958350284) |

## What reviewers say

### TheSurfNetwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesurfnetwork/id449934644)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤙 Epic surf content
- 👍 Great service for surfers
- 💡 Good search function
- 🌊 Inspiration during quarantine
- 💯 Stellar movie selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable app performance
- 📉 Incomplete movie selection
- ❌ App not opening on older iPhones
- 🚫 App freezes on login

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lj-presents/id1574281831)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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