# Surf vs Lineup

The clearest difference is ads: Lineup at none against Surf's shown. Lineup also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Lineup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Lineup weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Lineup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Lineup S.A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628892966) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Weather, #165 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


### Lineup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-cams-and-forecasts/id6467277480)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lineup Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lineup Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lineup free?

Lineup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Surf or Lineup have ads?

Surf shows ads; Lineup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Lineup?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lineup weekly. Most recently, Surf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lineup on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*