# Surf vs Room Temperature + Thermometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surf at 87% against Room Temperature + Thermometer's 0%. Surf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (940 vs 37). Room Temperature + Thermometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Room Temperature + Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Surf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Room Temperature + Thermometer's.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Room Temperature + Thermometer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Room Temperature + Thermometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | [4.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-temperature-plus-thermometer/id6747571294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **940** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#97** |
| Size | 138 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Zain ul Abdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600041398) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Room Temperature + Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-temperature-plus-thermometer/id6747571294)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Weather, #196 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time indoor room temperature and outdoor weather updates. It also monitors humidity levels and wind speed, offering a convenient way to stay informed about your climate.

**Highlights:** Indoor room temperature measurement, Real-time outdoor weather updates, Humidity level monitoring, Wind speed and direction, Celsius and Fahrenheit support, Location-based and city search weather

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Room Temperature | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Room Tempreture Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Room Temperature Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Room Temperature + Thermometer free?

Room Temperature + Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Surf or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Surf is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while Room Temperature + Thermometer averages 4.0 from 37 ratings.

### Do Surf or Room Temperature + Thermometer have ads?

Both Surf and Room Temperature + Thermometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Room Temperature + Thermometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surf was updated on September 22, 2026 and Room Temperature + Thermometer on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Surf or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Surf currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Room Temperature + Thermometer at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*