# Surf vs CoreSurfer Surf Reports

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoreSurfer Surf Reports at none against Surf's 2. CoreSurfer Surf Reports also leads on ads (none vs shown). Surf's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | CoreSurfer Surf Reports |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **940** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [SouthRock Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895288878) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Weather, #128 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


### CoreSurfer Surf Reports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coresurfer-surf-reports/id6783179623)

**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 CoreSurfer Surf Reports free?

CoreSurfer Surf Reports is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Surf or CoreSurfer Surf Reports have ads?

Surf shows ads; CoreSurfer Surf Reports does not.

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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.*