Comparison

Padel Island vs SurfTribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Padel Island

Features

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Download our free App and benefit from all its advantages: Booking Schedules Promotions Discounts News Play system Friends Ranking Championships Agenda And many more benefits, all in the palm of your hand

About

SurfTribe

Features

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SurfTribe is your ultimate surfing companion, built for surfers of all levels. From tracking local forecasts to optimizing your surfboard selection, SurfTribe has everything you need to catch the perfect wave. Key Features: - Accurate Surf Forecasts: Real-time data on wave height, swell period, wind direction, water temperature, and tides. - Surf Lab & Board Calculator: Enter your metrics and daily wave conditions to get the perfect surfboard volume (L) recommendation. - AI Coach Tips: Get personalized technique tips based on today's exact wave conditions. - Live Cams & Analysis: Check out live surf cameras and analyze conditions before heading to the beach. - Community Chat: Connect with local surfers, share session reports, and never miss a good swell. Join the tribe and elevate your surfing experience today!

Screenshots

Padel Island4 screens

SurfTribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Padel Island at none against SurfTribe's shown. Padel Island also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). SurfTribe's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padel Island ships an update every 3 months, SurfTribe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Padel Island versus SurfTribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Padel Island	SurfTribe
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	54 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	JADAYA INVERSIONES SOCIEDAD LIMITADA	Dmitrii Nikonov

In-app purchases

None

Padel Island

No in-app purchases

None

SurfTribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Padel Island free?

Padel Island is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SurfTribe free?

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

Do Padel Island or SurfTribe have ads?

SurfTribe shows ads; Padel Island does not.

Which is updated more often, Padel Island or SurfTribe?

Padel Island ships an update every 3 months, and SurfTribe every 10 days. Most recently, Padel Island was updated on November 3, 2026 and SurfTribe on November 5, 2026.