# Surf vs DiveGenius

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | DiveGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divegenius-dive-visibility/id6751627941/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **940** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Brett Roeloffs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836102071) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Weather, #158 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


### DiveGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divegenius-dive-visibility/id6751627941)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiveGenius Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DiveGenius Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| DiveGenius Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| DiveGenius Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Wallpaper Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*