# Surf vs DiveSight

The clearest difference is ads: DiveSight at none against Surf's shown. DiveSight also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Surf's advantage is ratings volume (991 vs 30) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 DiveSight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Surf against 5.0 for DiveSight. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 991 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Surf's written reviews are positive against 100% of DiveSight's.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, DiveSight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | DiveSight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) | **[5.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divesight-scuba-forecasts/id6763649888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **991** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [DiveSight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890619290) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Weather, #151 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


### DiveSight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/divesight-scuba-forecasts/id6763649888)

This app forecasts marine life abundance and underwater visibility at dive sites globally. Plan your dives with detailed daily updates, long-term climatology, and site-specific conditions to maximize your underwater experience.

**Highlights:** Marine Life Abundance Index, Underwater Visibility Forecasts, 10-Year Monthly Climatology, Depth-Resolved Conditions, Dive Site & Species Search, Seasonal Event Calendar, Offline Access (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DiveSight Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DiveSight Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DiveSight Pro - Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is DiveSight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Surf or DiveSight?

DiveSight is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 991 ratings, while DiveSight averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do Surf or DiveSight have ads?

Surf shows ads; DiveSight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or DiveSight?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and DiveSight weekly. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 21, 2026 and DiveSight on October 22, 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.*