Soorf vs Surf Journal App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soorf
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Soorf just works. Check sea conditions for beaches worldwide, right from your pocket, and plan your surf trips to make the most of every day. YOUR PERFECT CONDITIONS Tell Soorf what you like: your ideal wave size, swell and wind. Every forecast is rated against your own settings, so you can see at a glance whether it's Good, too Small or too Big, and whether the wind is too Light or too Strong. EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING YOU DON'T • Waves: height, period and direction • Swell: height, period and direction • Wind: speed and direction through the day • Tides: easy-to-read tide charts • Air and water temperature: know whether to grab the wetsuit FIND ANY SPOT Search or browse the map to check conditions anywhere in the world. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Keep your local breaks one tap away. YOUR UNITS Switch between °C/°F and meters/feet. Less scrolling, more surfing. Subscription Some features require a Soorf subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/43414261-e00e-484f-9216-fdee73b59dc9
Surf Journal App
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Track Your Surf Sessions Effortlessly Log a session in under a minute, save it for life. Include pictures, notes, and a rating. Swell and wind data are brought in automatically, so you can see what conditions line up with your best sessions. Key Features: • Fast and Easy Logging: Record your surf session in less than a minute. • Automatic Weather Data: Get wind, swell, and other conditions automatically saved for every session. • Calendar View: See what type of sessions you've had day by day with the calendar view. • Map View: See where you've been surfing and where your top sessions are. • Surf Stats: See how much you're surfing and how good your sessions are by week, month, and year. From beginners to seasoned surfers, anyone can use this app to stay connected to the ocean, track progress, and make the most of every wave.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf Journal App at none against Soorf's 2. Surf Journal App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Soorf's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Soorf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Surf Journal App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Soorf ships an update monthly, Surf Journal App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soorf | Surf Journal App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GARAT BERASATEGI ONATIBIA | David Evans |
In-app purchases
Soorf
- Unlimited Forecast Data$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Forecast Data7 Days trial$11.991 Year
Surf Journal App
No in-app purchases









