Comparison

Surf vs FishScout

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

FishScout

This app helps anglers find better fishing spots and improve their catch rates. It provides tools to track conditions, discover productive locations, log catches, and build a personal fishing history. Spend less time guessing and more time fishing with smart scouting.

Highlights
  • Discover fishing spots
  • Save favorite locations
  • View weather and conditions
  • Track catches and history
  • Explore maps
  • Log species, bait, and techniques
Features
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FishScout – Fish Smarter. Catch More. FishScout helps anglers find better fishing opportunities with tools designed to make every trip more productive. Whether you're fishing from the shore, a kayak, or a boat, FishScout gives you the information you need to spend less time guessing and more time catching. Track conditions, discover productive fishing locations, log your catches, and build your own fishing history all in one place. Features: -Discover fishing spots and productive waters -Save and organize your favorite locations -View weather and fishing conditions before your trip -Track catches and build your fishing history -Explore maps and identify areas worth targeting -Keep notes on species, bait, and successful techniques -Fast, clean, and easy-to-use experience built for anglers Whether you're chasing bass in freshwater lakes or targeting saltwater species offshore, FishScout helps you make more informed decisions on the water. Stop guessing where the fish are. Start scouting smarter with FishScout.

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
FishScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FishScout at none against Surf's 2. FishScout also leads on ads (none vs shown). Surf's advantage is ratings volume (940 vs 2) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. FishScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Surf against 5.0 for FishScout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, FishScout every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Surf versus FishScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfFishScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (940 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings940 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.antonio capostagno

Customer experience

Surf

All ratings940 ratings
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%

FishScout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FishScout

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
None

FishScout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FishScout free?
FishScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surf or FishScout?
FishScout is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while FishScout averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Surf or FishScout have ads?
Surf shows ads; FishScout does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf or FishScout?
Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and FishScout every 2 months. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 18, 2026 and FishScout on October 5, 2026.

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