Comparison

Pocket Surf vs Sparrow

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Surf

Experience realistic surfing with intuitive controls and challenging gameplay. Progress from beginner to pro, unlocking new surfers and boards. Enjoy casual or competitive modes with unique waves and tricks.

Highlights
  • Unlockable surfers with unique stats
  • Variety of surfboards with unique stats
  • Perform advanced surfing tricks
  • Casual and competitive game modes
  • Unique waves varying in speed and size
  • Missions and achievements for in-game currency
Features
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Surf anywhere! Experience a realistic depiction of how surfing really is, all in your fingertips. -Start as a Beginner, end like a Pro. Pocket Surf offers challenging yet rewarding game-play, with the largest learning curve out of any other surfing game in the market. Controls are both Basic and Fluid, optimal for precise inputs. Programmed for maximum performance, nobody likes to play a game that lags. CURRENT FEATURES: - Unlockable Surfers, each surfer with unique stats. - Unique waves, all of them varying in speed and sizes. - Variety of Surf Boards, each board also contain unique stats, switch them up to figure out what you like. - Surfers are capable of performing, snaps, airs, pop shove-its, kick-flips and barrel rides! - Complete Missions and Achievements to obtain Sea Glass, which in turn be used for purchasing more Surf boards and Surfers at the Surf Shop. GAMEMODES: - Casual mode: For easy and timeless waves. Great for practicing and relaxing. - Competitive Mode: Formatted as a real surf contest, you will be challenged to score high in order to pass to the next heat. Pass 3 heats and you will be heavily awarded. NOTE: More features are to be added soon! "I know what people like and don't like in a game. My goal is to be able to offer something that most games fail to offer: entertaining yet challenging gameplay and ANTI Pay-To-Win components." - DevsDevelop

About

Sparrow

Embark on an exhilarating platforming adventure across floating islands. Master simple controls to navigate challenging levels, avoid traps and enemies, and collect cherries to reach the finish line. Experience a visually appealing world with 24 levels of jumping mastery.

Highlights
  • Island hopping gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Collectibles (cherries)
  • Trap and enemy avoidance
  • 24 levels (including bonus)
  • Simple controls
Features
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Sparrow-Jump is an exhilarating platformer! Immerse yourself in the visually appealing world where you'll jump across floating islands, avoiding traps and enemies to reach the finish line. The uniqueness of the game lies in its combination of simple controls and challenging levels that will test your skills. Sparrow-Jump is suitable for fans of classic platformers and those seeking new challenges. The game features 23 main levels plus a bonus 24th level, each offering exciting adventures and the opportunity to feel like a true jumping master. Collect cherries, avoid dangers, and reach your goals! Join Sparrow-Jump now and embark on an adventurous journey full of dangers!

Screenshots

Pocket Surf3 screens
Sparrow2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Surf at none against Sparrow's shown. Pocket Surf also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, Sparrow fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Surf versus Sparrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SurfSparrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevan VazquezIgor Eliseev

Customer experience

Pocket Surf

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sparrow

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Surf

No in-app purchases

None

Sparrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Surf free?
Pocket Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparrow free?
Sparrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Surf or Sparrow have ads?
Sparrow shows ads; Pocket Surf does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Surf or Sparrow?
Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sparrow fortnightly. Most recently, Pocket Surf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sparrow on October 24, 2026.

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