# Surf vs Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions at none against Surf's 2. Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Surf's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Surf against 5.0 for Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Surf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions's.

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf | Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glide-standuppaddle-conditions/id6809816982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [BENJAMIN GROHE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807870477) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf

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

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Weather, #123 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


### Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glide-standuppaddle-conditions/id6809816982)

This app simplifies weather data into a single condition score for paddleboarding. It provides a clear indication of whether conditions are ideal, challenging, or unsafe for paddling at nearby beaches.

**Highlights:** Simplified paddle condition score, Map of nearby beaches with live markers, 24-hour forecast for wind, swell, and temp, Save favorite locations, Search any beach or coastline, Metric or imperial units

**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 Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions free?

Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surf or Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions?

Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions is rated higher. Surf averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Surf or Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions have ads?

Surf shows ads; Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Surf or Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions?

Surf ships an update every 6 weeks, and Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions every 6 days. Most recently, Surf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Glide StandUpPaddle Conditions on October 31, 2026.

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