TheSurfNetwork vs Stab Premium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Extensive surf video library
- Cross-device watchlist
- Resume playback
- Offline playback
- AirPlay and Chromecast support
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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
Stab Premium
Stream a curated collection of surf films, including popular series and new weekly releases, on your smart TV and phone. Enjoy exclusive content and a premium viewing experience for dedicated surf enthusiasts.
- Watch on smart TV and phone
- New films weekly
- Catalogue of favorite series
- Exclusive content
- Superior viewing experience
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Watch Stab's greatest projects on your smart TV and phone. With new films dropping weekly and a catalogue of favorites like Stab In The Dark, Surf100, Stab Highway, Cheat Codes and more, the Stab Premium app is a must for anyone captivated by modern surfing. Download free today. Exclusive content and superior viewing experience for Stab Premium members. Become a Premium member at stabmag.com/pricing. Questions? Email support@stabmag.com Stab Premium Pricing: • Subscription 1 Month - USD 9.99 • Subscription 1 Year - USD 74.99 * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://bit.ly/2J5Ujfh Terms of Use - https://bit.ly/2J1YZqL • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TheSurfNetwork at none against Stab Premium's shown. TheSurfNetwork also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TheSurfNetwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Stab Premium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TheSurfNetwork against 4.8 for Stab Premium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 528 and 774 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of TheSurfNetwork's written reviews are positive against 56% of Stab Premium's.
TheSurfNetwork ships an update every 2 months, Stab Premium every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | TheSurfNetwork | Stab Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (528 ratings) | 4.8 (774 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 56.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 528 | 774 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Opper Sports, Inc. | STAB, LLC |
Customer experience
TheSurfNetwork
Stab Premium
User reviews
TheSurfNetwork
From 528 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤙 Epic surf content
- 👍 Great service for surfers
- 💡 Good search function
- 🌊 Inspiration during quarantine
- 💯 Stellar movie selection
Room to improve
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable app performance
- 📉 Incomplete movie selection
- ❌ App not opening on older iPhones
- 🚫 App freezes on login
Stab Premium
From 774 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Solid performance
- 🔥 High-quality content
- 🤩 Enjoyable viewing experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
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)
Stab Premium
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login problems
- Playback issues when casting
- Content not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Offline viewing mode
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Integration of articles with the app
- Improved subscription management
In-app purchases
TheSurfNetwork
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Stab Premium
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$74.991 Year







