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

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The app just works. Check all the necessary sea condition for world wide in the palm of your hand, and plan your surfing trips to get the most of your day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
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 Kaiyo Community - Join the conversation. Share live conditions, post gear in the marketplace, find a ride, or organize meetups with local surfers at your favorite breaks. 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 11 days 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 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

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 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 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 11 days. Most recently, Soorf was updated on September 9, 2026 and Kaiyo on September 10, 2026.

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