# Spitcast Surf Report vs A

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spitcast Surf Report | A |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitcast-surf-report/id599090594/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Mullis](https://appshunter.io/developer/599090598) | [Orlando Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795860309) |

## 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)


### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*