# South Surfers vs Raft Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raft Evolution at 100% against South Surfers's 56%. Raft Evolution also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). South Surfers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. South Surfers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Raft Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raft Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: South Surfers has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of South Surfers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Raft Evolution's.

South Surfers ships an update every 4 weeks, Raft Evolution every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | South Surfers | Raft Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-surfers/id561643327/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 126 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoonGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/449114887) | [Sorolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823676206) |

## What reviewers say

### South Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-surfers/id561643327)

Experience the thrill of surfing in a dynamic water park. Control your board with your phone's tilt and touch to jump, flip, and race through challenging waves. Compete for high scores and customize your experience with your own music.

**Highlights:** Realistic wave physics, Tilt and touch controls, Perform aerial turns, Customizable background music, 3D physics engine, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +2 More Life(Per Game) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2-SeaFriends Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Package | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐧 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔨 Controls can be difficult
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or exits to home screen
- Penguin movement not responsive
- Incorrect scoring or level progression

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Improved tutorial or instructions


### Raft Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854)

Navigate your raft through challenging environments, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards. Unlock new boat designs and hire captains to enhance your gameplay experience as you race to the finish.

**Highlights:** Upgrade raft, Dodge obstacles, Collect boosts, Explore unique worlds, Unlock new boat types, Recruit captains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Nitro | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is South Surfers free?

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

### Is Raft Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, South Surfers or Raft Evolution?

Raft Evolution is rated higher. South Surfers averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Raft Evolution averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do South Surfers or Raft Evolution have ads?

Raft Evolution shows ads; South Surfers does not.

### Which is updated more often, South Surfers or Raft Evolution?

South Surfers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Raft Evolution every 2 months. Most recently, South Surfers was updated on October 23, 2026 and Raft Evolution on October 11, 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.*