# Spitcast Surf Report vs Wave Day

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wave Day at free with in-app purchases against Spitcast Surf Report's subscription. Wave Day also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). Spitcast Surf Report's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (408 vs 4). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spitcast Surf Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Wave Day sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wave Day holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spitcast Surf Report has 408 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Spitcast Surf Report's written reviews are positive against 78% of Wave Day's.

Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, Wave Day fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spitcast Surf Report | Wave Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitcast-surf-report/id599090594/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-day-surf-reports/id6469349836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Jack Mullis](https://appshunter.io/developer/599090598) | [Michel Odreman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373702916) |

## What reviewers say

### Spitcast Surf Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitcast-surf-report/id599090594)

Get accurate surf forecasts for numerous locations across Northern and Southern California. This app interprets buoy data to provide easy-to-understand surf reports, helping surfers plan their next session.

**Highlights:** Accurate surf forecasts, Northern & Southern California spots, Buoy data interpretation, Easy-to-understand reports, Regional coverage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lightweight and easy to use
- 👍 Great surf forecast
- 👍 Accurate reports
- 👍 No advertisements
- 👍 Low cost / high value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forecasts are inaccurate (off by feet/mph)
- 🐛 App stopped working after a week
- 🐛 Charts have fixed Y-axis, data exceeds axis
- 🐛 Dark mode impossible to read
- 🐛 Color contrast not accessible

**Reported bugs**

- App started nagging to sign up for premium
- App stopped working after a week
- Charts have fixed Y-axis, data exceeds axis and is unlabeled
- Dark mode is impossible to read
- Color contrast is not accessible

**Requested features**

- Option to change colors
- Add swell direction
- Add hourly specs like website
- Search for specific areas
- Explanation of symbols (circles, % of month letters)


### Wave Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-day-surf-reports/id6469349836)

This app uses AI to predict the best surf conditions based on your past sessions and real-time forecasts. It offers detailed weather, tide, and wave data, with personalized alerts to help you catch the best waves.

**Highlights:** AI-powered surf alerts, Personalized session forecasts, Three-day hourly forecast, Interactive surf map, Unlimited session log, 10-day forecast, Automatic beach suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level One Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Level One Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spitcast Surf Report free?

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

### Is Wave Day free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spitcast Surf Report or Wave Day?

Wave Day is rated higher. Spitcast Surf Report averages 4.7 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while Wave Day averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Spitcast Surf Report or Wave Day have ads?

Wave Day shows ads; Spitcast Surf Report does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spitcast Surf Report or Wave Day?

Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, and Wave Day fortnightly. Most recently, Spitcast Surf Report was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wave Day on November 3, 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.*