# Shralp Tide 2 vs Surf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 86% against Shralp Tide 2's 24%. Surf also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). Shralp Tide 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Surf is free to download; Shralp Tide 2 costs $1.99 up front. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shralp Tide 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Shralp Tide 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Surf's.

Shralp Tide 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shralp Tide 2 | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shralp-tide-2/id504080766/reviews) | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #90 |
| Size | 25 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [shralpsoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/302781011) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Shralp Tide 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shralp-tide-2/id504080766)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides graphical tide displays and predictions for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It offers at-a-glance tide information, time travel for tide viewing, and a monthly tide calendar for planning. It supports thousands of US tide locations and currents.

**Highlights:** Graphical tide display, Tide graph and highs/lows, Watch complications for tide level, Time travel for tide viewing, Interactive iPhone tide graph, Monthly tide calendar on iPad, Thousands of US tide locations and currents

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive landscape graph
- 👍 Developer responsiveness
- 👍 Simplicity and design
- 👍 Works in Canada (some locations)
- 👍 Great Apple Watch complication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Loses saved locations
- 🐛 Reverts to default location
- 🐛 Missing many locations from previous version
- 🐛 Not available in Canada/Australia

**Reported bugs**

- Horizontal cursor not working on iOS 15
- Crashes and loses saved locations
- Deletes favorite locations on close
- Reverts to La Jolla/Scripps Pier
- App crashes on start after deleting La Jolla

**Requested features**

- Update to fix iOS 15 horizontal cursor issue
- Update for new Watch 4 faces
- Add metric units to Apple Watch app
- Add more BC tide stations
- Add Australian tides


### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Weather, #107 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shralp Tide 2 free?

Shralp Tide 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shralp Tide 2 or Surf?

Surf is rated higher. Shralp Tide 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Surf averages 4.9 from 1K ratings.

### Do Shralp Tide 2 or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; Shralp Tide 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shralp Tide 2 or Surf?

Shralp Tide 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shralp Tide 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Surf on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shralp Tide 2 or Surf?

Shralp Tide 2 currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and Surf at #90. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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