# TheSurfNetwork vs Malama Honua

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Malama Honua at none against TheSurfNetwork's 2. Malama Honua also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). TheSurfNetwork's advantage is ratings volume (532 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TheSurfNetwork sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Malama Honua asks for nothing beyond the download.

Malama Honua holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheSurfNetwork has 532 ratings behind it against 12, 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 Malama Honua's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheSurfNetwork | Malama Honua |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thesurfnetwork/id449934644/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malama-honua/id983362766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **532** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 725 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opper Sports, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449934647) | [Malama Honua Public Charter School Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469018445) |

## 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)


### Malama Honua

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malama-honua/id983362766)

Explore Polynesian navigation and culture through interactive games and real-life adventure. This appisode, a prequel to Moana, features puzzles, expert-led excursions, and engaging video content for the whole family.

**Highlights:** Interactive puzzles, Expert-led cultural excursions, Over 30 minutes of live-action video, Hidden interactive surprises, Theme song and music video, Teacher and parent guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheSurfNetwork free?

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

### Is Malama Honua free?

Malama Honua is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TheSurfNetwork or Malama Honua?

Malama Honua is rated higher. TheSurfNetwork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Malama Honua averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do TheSurfNetwork or Malama Honua have ads?

Neither TheSurfNetwork nor Malama Honua shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheSurfNetwork or Malama Honua?

TheSurfNetwork ships an update every 2 months, and Malama Honua every 2 months. Most recently, TheSurfNetwork was updated on October 23, 2026 and Malama Honua on October 24, 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.*