# Surf vs Send it!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Send it! at none against Surf's 2. Send it! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Send it! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Send it! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Send it! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Marc Obieglo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873653765) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Grossing · Weather, #111 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


### Send it!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-it/id6780172352)

Get a simple 'Go', 'No-go', or 'Maybe' weather verdict for your outdoor activities. It analyzes conditions based on your personal limits for cycling or running, and can even check the weather before your alarm rings.

**Highlights:** Simple weather verdict (Go, Nope, Maybe), Personalized limits for cycling and running, Pre-alarm weather check, Route analysis leg-by-leg, Crew invites for group activities, Home screen widget, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Send it! free?

Send it! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Surf or Send it! have ads?

Surf shows ads; Send it! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Send it!?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Send it! every 4 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Send it! on October 31, 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.*