Comparison

Surf vs DiveGenius

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Detailed surf forecasts
  • Wavefinder map
  • Live webcam links
  • Tide times
  • 12-day forecasts
  • Custom surf alerts
Features
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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/

About

DiveGenius

Get real-time dive conditions directly on your lock screen. Check visibility, surf size, water temperature, and local notes before you go diving. Make informed decisions about your dive day with quick, glanceable information.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Live dive reports
  • Visibility updates
  • Surf size information
  • Water temperature
  • Local dive spot notes
Features
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Tired of pulling up three different apps just to see if today’s good for diving? This puts everything you care about right on your lock screen. - Lock screen widgets with live dive reports - Visibility updates so you know if the water’s clear - Surf size so you’re not surprised by big sets - Current water temps for that first splash - Local notes from the spots you actually dive No more guessing when you’re packing gear. Just glance at your phone and know if it’s a kelp forest day or a stay on land day. It’s simple, quick, and built for divers who actually get in the water. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
DiveGenius2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Surf at 4.9 against DiveGenius's 3.5. Surf also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (940 vs 4). DiveGenius's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DiveGenius sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of DiveGenius's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, DiveGenius weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Surf versus DiveGenius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfDiveGenius
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (940 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings940 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB313 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Brett Roeloffs

Customer experience

Surf

All ratings940 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.8%

DiveGenius

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

DiveGenius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service: Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$34.991 Year
5 purchases

DiveGenius

Subscriptions4
  • DiveGenius Pro$4.997 Days
  • DiveGenius Pro$5.991 Month
  • DiveGenius Pro$8.991 Month
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  • DiveGenius Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Wallpaper Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DiveGenius free?
DiveGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Surf or DiveGenius?
Surf is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while DiveGenius averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Surf or DiveGenius have ads?
Surf shows ads; DiveGenius does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf or DiveGenius?
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and DiveGenius weekly. Most recently, Surf was updated on September 28, 2026 and DiveGenius on August 20, 2026.

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