# Surf vs Surf Agent

The clearest difference is ads: Surf Agent at none against Surf's shown. Surf Agent also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is ratings volume (940 vs 1) and chart position (#122 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 Surf Agent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Surf Agent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 940 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Surf Agent weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Surf Agent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (940 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-agent/id6787843027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **940** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Derek Wrobel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787843029) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Weather, #123 Top Grossing · 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


### Surf Agent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-agent/id6787843027)

Get AI-powered surf forecasts with honest ratings and personalized board recommendations. This app analyzes real-time data to tell you the best spots and which of your boards to use for optimal conditions.

**Highlights:** AI-powered surf forecasts, Data-driven spot ratings, Personalized board recommendations, 7-day forecast planning, Cross-references NOAA buoys and NWS wind, Detailed surf condition analysis

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Surf Agent | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Surf Agent free?

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

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

Surf Agent is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 940 ratings, while Surf Agent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Surf or Surf Agent have ads?

Surf shows ads; Surf Agent does not.

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

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Surf Agent weekly. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 18, 2026 and Surf Agent on October 7, 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.*