Comparison

Swellify vs ShoreSure

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

Head to head
About

Swellify

Get personalized surf recommendations and real-time forecasts tailored to your skill level. Receive timely notifications for your favorite spots and plan your surf sessions with confidence.

Highlights
  • Personalized surf recommendations
  • Customizable skill level settings
  • Daily surf updates
  • Email and push notifications
  • Save favorite surf spots
  • Hourly custom ratings
Features
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Swellify is where you find surf that's perfect for you. With personalized surf recommendations, you'll always know when and where to hit the waves. Swellify demystifies surf forecasts once and for all. It's simple and intuitive, anyone can get started instantly with just a three step setup. Get the best surf in 2026 with: Personalized Surf Recommendations - Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, finding the best surf for you is a snap. Set your skill level and let Swellify do the rest. Notifications That Matter - Receive daily updates about the best surf for you at all your favorite spots. We know you're busy, so Swellify sends you email and push notifications ensuring you're always in the know, even if you forget to check. Goodbye, FOMO! Save Your Faves - Keeping an eye on your favorite surf spots has never been easier. Swellify keeps the surf at your fingertips, whether it's your local home breaks or your favorite road trip destinations. Your Surf, Your Schedule - Completely custom ratings for every hour of every day at every spot. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Swellify empowers you to surf with confidence knowing the conditions match with your skill level. What surfers are saying: "I am loving the App, push notifications is a game changer. It's so much easier to quickly check and see is it good surf can I be bothered or not." - Suresh “Every time I get an email, I head down to Lyall Bay and there’s surf!” - Vicky “I’m liking the emails. Nice and short summaries and gets me amped for a surf.” - Matthew “Loving the email alerts! Set them for Riversdale, Lyall and Tbay and are working well :)” - Antony Swellify revolutionizes the way you stay connected to the waves. Download now to experience Swellify, your ultimate surf companion. By using Swellify you acknowledge that you have read, understand and accept Swellify's Terms of Service (https://www.swellify.app/legal/terms), Privacy Policy (https://www.swellify.app/legal/privacy) the App Store Terms of Service (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

About

ShoreSure

Features
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ShoreSure gives you what you need before you head to the beach: swim quality, tide times, and live weather for your favourite spots. One place, no account, no fuss. Swim quality comes from LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa). You get a clear grade so you know if the water is good to swim in right now. Tide times and heights are from NIWA, so you can plan around high and low water at any NZ beach. Weather is live at a glance: sun, wind, temperature, and rain for your chosen spot. Save up to four favourite beaches and jump straight to them. Turn on daily swim reports and we’ll notify you at a time you choose. No need to remember to check. The app is built to be fast and light. Quick launch, efficient data use, and a clean experience. We’re privacy-first: no accounts with the absolute minimal amount of analytics and location data. Know before you go.

Screenshots

Swellify4 screens
ShoreSure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Swellify at none against ShoreSure's shown. ShoreSure's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. Swellify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ShoreSure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swellify ships an update every 5 days, ShoreSure daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swellify versus ShoreSure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwellifyShoreSure
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwellify LimitedSean Woodliffe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Swellify

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
1 purchases

ShoreSure

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$2.99

Questions

Is Swellify free?
Swellify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShoreSure free?
ShoreSure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swellify or ShoreSure have ads?
ShoreSure shows ads; Swellify does not.
Which is updated more often, Swellify or ShoreSure?
Swellify ships an update every 5 days, and ShoreSure daily. Most recently, Swellify was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShoreSure on October 25, 2026.

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