Hygrometer vs Surf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hygrometer
This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
- Real-time outdoor humidity
- Current location readings
- Analog design
- iPhone/iPad support
- Apple Watch support
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Check the Humidity A beautifully crafted analog hygrometer for your everyday life. Hygrometer combines the charm of a classic instrument with the convenience of modern technology. Choose from beautiful retro-inspired themes and check your surroundings at a glance. Enjoy a simple, elegant way to see the humidity around you. FEATURES: - Beautiful analog-inspired design - Retro theme with classic instrument styles - Current outdoor humidity - Location-based weather information - Share your current humidity as an image - Easy-to-read interface - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Lock screen widget / Home screen widget support - Apple Watch support Whether you are checking the air before going outside, monitoring your home environment, or simply enjoying a beautifully designed utility, Hygrometer is always ready when you need it. Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: https://morethan.net/support We will be happy to help. If you enjoy Hygrometer, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app. Thank you for using Hygrometer.
Surf
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.
- Detailed surf forecasts
- Wavefinder map
- Live webcam links
- Tide times
- 12-day forecasts
- Custom surf alerts
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Surf-Forecast.com gives you simple, accurate and easy-to-read surf forecasts so you have the best chance of hitting those breaks when the waves are pumping. Built by surfers, for surfers, and trusted by millions of surfers for over 20 years, our updated app lets you see all your favorite surf spots at a glance. Providing detailed surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide, our new features let you see further ahead than ever before - giving you plenty of advance warning for when those swells start coming in. Find the best surfing conditions near you and use the rating tool to find exactly when to go. – FREE App Features ⁃ Detailed surf forecasts ⁃ Wavefinder map ⁃ Live webcam links ⁃ Multi-swell component presentation ⁃ Tide times ⁃ Detailed mapping to locate nearby breaks – Surf Premium Benefits ⁃ Access to the full 16 days of our new Wavefinder feature ⁃ Hourly forecasts ⁃ 16 day forecasts ⁃ Custom surf alerts ⁃ Ad-free browsing on our website So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and get exploring. We’ll see you out there! For the full Terms and Conditions of this service please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 87% against Hygrometer's 53%. Surf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Hygrometer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 991). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hygrometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 991, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Hygrometer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Surf's.
Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Hygrometer | Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) | 4.9 (991 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 991 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #125 | #58 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MORETHAN APPS | Meteo365 Ltd. |
Customer experience
Hygrometer
Surf
User reviews
Hygrometer
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
- 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements
Surf
From 991 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription
Room to improve
- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts
Bugs and requests
Hygrometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on startup
- Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
- Location tracking issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add temperature information
- Include indoor humidity monitoring
- Provide humidity trend/forecast
- Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications
Surf
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions
In-app purchases
Hygrometer
- Pro$1.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
Surf
- Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year
