# Spitcast Surf Report vs Duune

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duune at 100% against Spitcast Surf Report's 61%. Duune also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Spitcast Surf Report's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 33) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Duune sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Duune 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 33, 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 100% of Duune's.

Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, Duune fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spitcast Surf Report | Duune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spitcast-surf-report/id599090594/reviews) | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duune/id6747520789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jack Mullis](https://appshunter.io/developer/599090598) | [Good Occupation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821733050) |

## 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)


### Duune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duune/id6747520789)

This app provides weather forecasts. It aims to be a reliable source for current conditions and future predictions.

**Highlights:** Weather forecasts, Current conditions, Future predictions, Reliable weather source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founding Member 4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 12.99 | $12.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 13.99 | $13.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 15.99 | $15.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 16.99 | $16.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 17.99 | $17.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 18.99 | $18.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Founding Member 100.99 | $100.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate forecasts
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🤩 Excellent for LA surfers

**Requested features**

- Bigger map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spitcast Surf Report free?

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

### Is Duune free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spitcast Surf Report or Duune?

Duune is rated higher. Spitcast Surf Report averages 4.7 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while Duune averages 5.0 from 33 ratings.

### Do Spitcast Surf Report or Duune have ads?

Neither Spitcast Surf Report nor Duune shows ads.

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

Spitcast Surf Report ships an update every 2 months, and Duune fortnightly. Most recently, Spitcast Surf Report was updated on September 2, 2026 and Duune on July 31, 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.*