# Surf vs Easy Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Weather at none against Surf's 2. Easy Weather also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Surf's advantage is chart position (#71 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Easy Weather monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Easy Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (991 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **991** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [KIKIY ZHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797353592) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Weather, #173 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


### Easy Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-weather/id6797353590)

This app provides a straightforward weather forecast, focusing on actionable advice for your day. It cuts through clutter to offer clear recommendations on what to wear and when to expect rain, all without ads or sign-ups.

**Highlights:** Actionable daily weather recommendations, What to wear advice, Hourly forecast breakdown, Rain prediction, 7-day outlook, Multiple city support

**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 Easy Weather free?

Easy Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Surf or Easy Weather have ads?

Surf shows ads; Easy Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Easy Weather?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Easy Weather monthly. Most recently, Surf was updated on October 21, 2026 and Easy Weather on October 21, 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.*