Comparison

Pocket Surf vs Crowd Surf

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

Crowd Surf

Features
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The perfect wave is calling. Are you ready to drop in? Grab your board and beat the lineup in Crowd Surf, a pixel-art arcade surfing game that combines classic 8-bit challenge with modern competitive edge. With simple, precise one-tap controls, navigate the face of massive waves, lock into the pocket, and use gravity to your advantage. Fly above the lip for massive aerials or carve the base to rack up points—all while the crowd on the beach goes wild for your performance. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: One-Tap Mechanics: Easy to learn, brutal to master. Tap to float up, release to drop down. Trick Combo System: Chain together Cutbacks, Floaters, and Full 360° Rotations by timing your taps perfectly. World Tour: Master 4 iconic surf spots, each with unique retro backdrops: Arpoador (Brazil), Matadeiro (Brazil), Malibu (USA), and Snapper Rocks (Australia). Progressive Challenge: Survive the crowd! Dodge sharks, leaping fish, rocks, and rogue surfers as the speed ramps up and day turns to night. Global Leaderboards: Play offline or sign in to challenge surfers worldwide for the top spot on every beach.

Screenshots

Pocket Surf3 screens
Crowd Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Surf at none against Crowd Surf's 1. Pocket Surf also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crowd Surf's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Crowd Surf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pocket Surf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, Crowd Surf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Surf versus Crowd Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket SurfCrowd Surf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevan VazquezFellipe Guimaraes

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Surf

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Crowd Surf

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Pocket Surf free?
Pocket Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crowd Surf free?
Crowd Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Surf or Crowd Surf have ads?
Neither Pocket Surf nor Crowd Surf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Surf or Crowd Surf?
Pocket Surf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crowd Surf every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Surf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crowd Surf on October 25, 2026.

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