Comparison

Soorf vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

Soorf

Features
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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

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with friends, analyze your performance, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Session Planning & Invites
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
  • Live Surf Cameras
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Sessions - Plan a session at your break and invite friends. See who's going, or keep it to the people you invite. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

Screenshots

Soorf4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kaiyo at every 2 weeks against Soorf's monthly. Kaiyo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Soorf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soorf ships an update monthly, Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Soorf versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoorfKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGARAT BERASATEGI ONATIBIAAlberto Charabati

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Soorf

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Forecast Data$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Forecast Data7 Days trial$11.991 Year
2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99

Questions

Is Soorf free?
Soorf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soorf or Kaiyo have ads?
Neither Soorf nor Kaiyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soorf or Kaiyo?
Soorf ships an update monthly, and Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soorf was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kaiyo on October 30, 2026.

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