Comparison

Spitcast Surf Report vs A

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spitcast Surf Report

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
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Spitcast gives you accurate surf forecasts for surf spots throughout Northern CA and Southern California. Surfers trust our surf prediction algorithm to interpret buoy data and provide easy to understand and reliable surf reports at surf spots in regions including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, Orange County, San Diego, and Santa Cruz. Check the forecast, grab your surfboard, and go for a surf! —— Spitcast Subscription purchase details —— • Subscription services are rendered for 1 month • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user via the iPhone Settings app • Terms and conditions and privacy policy can be found here https://www.spitcast.com/terms/ and https://www.spitcast.com/privacy/

About

A

This app offers an intuitive 7-day surf forecast with a vertical layout for easy viewing of conditions at your favorite surf spots. Quickly find nearby locations and analyze detailed hourly forecasts and tide graphs.

Highlights
  • 7-day vertical surf forecast
  • Map of surf locations
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Nearby surf spot finder
  • Detailed hourly forecast
  • Tide graphs
Features
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A-Frame’s goal is to provide the easiest-to-use surf forecast app. Our 7-day vertical forecast format makes it simple to scroll through and view your favorite surf locations, so you can spend more time planning your next paddle out and less time clicking through multiple pages. Key Features: * Map Page
Explore surf locations across US, Mexico, Australia and Hawaii, with more locations coming soon! Easily swipe through locations to get a snapshot of current surf conditions and ratings. *Favorites where your favorite surf spots to the Favorites Page and view current forecasts for each location at a glance. Spend less time navigating and more time checking the conditions at the waves you love most. * Local
Our Local Page lists nearby surf locations ranked by rating and distance. Whether you’re at home or on a surf vacation, quickly see the best surf spots within a 40 mile radius. * Enhanced Forecast Design
The 7-day vertical forecast provides a detailed 21-hour view for each day, combined with tide graphs for seamless analysis. Our intuitive layout eliminates the need to scroll back and forth, offering a streamlined experience for checking all the surf data you need in one place.

Screenshots

Spitcast Surf Report3 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

Spitcast Surf Report and A both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of A's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spitcast Surf Report's. A also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Spitcast Surf Report's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spitcast Surf Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spitcast Surf Report against 4.7 for A. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spitcast Surf Report has 408 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Spitcast Surf Report's written reviews are positive against 100% of A's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, A every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spitcast Surf Report versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpitcast Surf ReportA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (408 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings408 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack MullisOrlando Santos

Customer experience

Spitcast Surf Report

All ratings408 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative28.6%

A

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spitcast Surf Report

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • No ocean water temps for SOCAL
  • App less complete in offering many surf locations compared to website
  • Graphics not optimized for mobile viewing
  • New UI is terrible
  • App must be on the coast to work

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to change colors
  • Add swell direction
  • Add hourly specs like website
  • Search for specific areas
  • Explanation of symbols (circles, % of month letters)
Show 3 more
  • Bring back old GUI
  • Indicate prediction for course of one day
  • Explanation for orange vs. gray bars

A

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spitcast Surf Report

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$0.491 Month
None

A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spitcast Surf Report free?
Spitcast Surf Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spitcast Surf Report or A?
A is rated higher. Spitcast Surf Report averages 4.7 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while A averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Spitcast Surf Report or A have ads?
Neither Spitcast Surf Report nor A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spitcast Surf Report or A?
Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, and A every 6 days. Most recently, Spitcast Surf Report was updated on October 22, 2026 and A on October 24, 2026.

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