# Surf vs Previsão de Ondas

The clearest difference is ads: Previsão de Ondas at none against Surf's shown. Previsão de Ondas also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Surf's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Previsão de Ondas sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Previsão de Ondas every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Previsão de Ondas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Cleto May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664277397) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Weather, #106 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


### Previsão de Ondas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/previsao-de-ondas/id6757892287)

This application provides surfers with detailed forecasts for wave size, wind conditions, and sea state. It helps surfers choose the best time and location to catch waves by offering simple, direct information on swell direction and wind quality.

**Highlights:** Wave size forecast, Wind conditions, Sea state prediction, Swell direction, Wind quality, Location selection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Previsão de Ondas free?

Previsão de Ondas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Surf or Previsão de Ondas have ads?

Surf shows ads; Previsão de Ondas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Previsão de Ondas?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Previsão de Ondas every 3 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Previsão de Ondas on November 9, 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.*