# Surf vs Morston

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Morston at none against Surf's 2. Morston also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#97 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Morston asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Morston every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Morston |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **940** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Edward Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820980891) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Grossing · Weather, #146 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


### Morston

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morston/id6747361108)

This app provides real-time and forecasted tide times, wind conditions, and weather data for the North Norfolk coast. It offers live buoy data, customizable timings for boaters, and a modern interface with Apple-inspired design.

**Highlights:** Real-time and forecasted tide times, Wind conditions (predicted and real-time), Live Blakeney Pit, harbour & weather buoy data, 10-Day weather forecasts, Customizable timings for boaters, Widget and iWatch support, Modern, Apple-inspired UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Morston free?

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

### Do Surf or Morston have ads?

Surf shows ads; Morston does not.

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

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Morston every 5 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 16, 2026 and Morston on October 2, 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.*