# Surf vs FishScout

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 (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. FishScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | FishScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishscout/id6761804695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **940** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [antonio capostagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729652349) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Weather, #118 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


### FishScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishscout/id6761804695)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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