# Surf vs Sea Temperature Map

The clearest difference is ads: Sea Temperature Map at none against Surf's shown. Surf's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sea Temperature Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Sea Temperature Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Giacomo Barbieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792380329) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Weather, #191 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


### Sea Temperature Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-temperature-map/id6800240097)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Regions Annual | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf free?

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

### Is Sea Temperature Map free?

Sea Temperature Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Surf or Sea Temperature Map have ads?

Surf shows ads; Sea Temperature Map 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.*