# Surf vs Mountain Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mountain Weather at none against Surf's 2. Mountain Weather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 58%) and ratings volume (997 vs 4). On price, rating, 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. Mountain Weather 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 Mountain Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 997 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Surf's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mountain Weather's.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Mountain Weather fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Mountain Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (997 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-weather/id6498960901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **997** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 22 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) | [Simon Grogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490594714) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Weather, #167 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


### Mountain Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-weather/id6498960901)

Get real-time, accurate mountain weather forecasts for your outdoor adventures. Receive timely updates, detailed forecasts for multiple regions, and access information offline. Designed for hikers and climbers to ensure safety and informed planning.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather forecasts, MWIS and SAIS data, Push notifications for updates, Offline forecast access, Detailed daily forecasts, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Mountain Weather free?

Mountain Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surf or Mountain Weather?

Mountain Weather is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 997 ratings, while Mountain Weather averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Surf or Mountain Weather have ads?

Surf shows ads; Mountain Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Mountain Weather?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mountain Weather fortnightly. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mountain Weather on October 24, 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.*