Surf vs Tides CR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf
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.
- Detailed surf forecasts
- Wavefinder map
- Live webcam links
- Tide times
- 12-day forecasts
- Custom surf alerts
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Surf-Forecast.com gives you simple, accurate and easy-to-read surf forecasts so you have the best chance of hitting those breaks when the waves are pumping. Built by surfers, for surfers, and trusted by millions of surfers for over 20 years, our updated app lets you see all your favorite surf spots at a glance. Providing detailed surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide, our new features let you see further ahead than ever before - giving you plenty of advance warning for when those swells start coming in. Find the best surfing conditions near you and use the rating tool to find exactly when to go. – FREE App Features ⁃ Detailed surf forecasts ⁃ Wavefinder map ⁃ Live webcam links ⁃ Multi-swell component presentation ⁃ Tide times ⁃ Detailed mapping to locate nearby breaks – Surf Premium Benefits ⁃ Access to the full 16 days of our new Wavefinder feature ⁃ Hourly forecasts ⁃ 16 day forecasts ⁃ Custom surf alerts ⁃ Ad-free browsing on our website So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and get exploring. We’ll see you out there! For the full Terms and Conditions of this service please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Tides CR
This app provides accurate, real-time tide information for the Costa Rican coastline. It uses data from the nearest buoy to help users plan beach days, fishing trips, and surf sessions.
- Real-time tide information
- Data from nearest buoy
- User-friendly interface
- Apple Watch app and complication
- Coastal adventure planning
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Tides Costa Rica is your go-to app for keeping tabs on the tides along the stunning coastline of Costa Rica. Utilizing data from the nearest buoy location, our app delivers accurate and up-to-date tide information right to your fingertips. Whether you're planning a beach day, fishing trip, or surf session, Tides Costa Rica ensures you're always aware of the ocean's movements. Key Features: - Real-time tide information based on the nearest buoy location in Costa Rica. - User-friendly interface for easy navigation and quick access to tide data. - Apple Watch app and complication for convenient at-a-glance tide updates. Don't let the tide catch you off guard! Download Tides Costa Rica now and make the most of your coastal adventures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tides CR at none against Surf's 2. Tides CR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Surf's advantage is ratings volume (997 vs 1) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tides CR asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Surf against 5.0 for Tides CR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 997 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Surf | Tides CR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (997 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 997 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #103 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meteo365 Ltd. | Costatek S.A. |
Customer experience
Surf
Tides CR
Bugs and requests
Surf
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions
Tides CR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surf
- Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year
Tides CR
No in-app purchases









