Comparison

Surf Journal App vs Whale Log

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

Head to head
About

Surf Journal App

Features
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Track Your Surf Sessions Effortlessly Log a session in under a minute, save it for life. Include pictures, notes, and a rating. Swell and wind data are brought in automatically, so you can see what conditions line up with your best sessions. Key Features: • Fast and Easy Logging: Record your surf session in less than a minute. • Automatic Weather Data: Get wind, swell, and other conditions automatically saved for every session. • Calendar View: See what type of sessions you've had day by day with the calendar view. • Map View: See where you've been surfing and where your top sessions are. • Surf Stats: See how much you're surfing and how good your sessions are by week, month, and year. From beginners to seasoned surfers, anyone can use this app to stay connected to the ocean, track progress, and make the most of every wave.

About

Whale Log

This app provides detailed surf forecasts for over 140 spots in Korea and Bali, tailored to your skill level and board type. It also includes a comprehensive logging feature to record every session, complete with conditions, photos, and automatically saved wave charts.

Highlights
  • Surf forecasts for 141 spots
  • Personalized spot scoring
  • Hourly wave data
  • Session logging with photos
  • Automatic wave chart saving
  • Surf guides and badges
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Surf forecasts for 141 spots in Korea and Bali, plus a diary that remembers every session. Whale Log is a surf forecast and logging app built for surfers who travel between Korea and Bali. FORECASTS FOR 141 SPOTS - 40 spots in Korea (Yangyang, Jeju, Busan, Gangneung, Goseong, Pohang and more) - 101 spots in Bali (Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Canggu, Keramas, Nusa Dua and more) - Data combined from Open-Meteo Marine, the Korea Meteorological Administration and the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency - Korean spots are calibrated against real buoy measurements for better accuracy IS IT GOOD FOR *YOU*? Set your surf level and board type, and every spot gets scored for how well it suits you - not just a generic swell number. - Wave height, period, wind, and water temperature by the hour - Wind direction arrows over a satellite map - Alerts when a marine weather warning is issued for your favorite spots A DIARY THAT FILLS ITSELF IN - Log the spot, board, conditions and how the session felt - Attach photos and clips from the day - The wave chart for that exact session is saved with your entry automatically - Look back on your month in calendar view - Read public session logs from other surfers BADGES - First session, dawn patrol, 100 sessions and many more - Some badges unlock by reading the surf guides - Fill out the collection as you surf SURF GUIDES - Fundamentals for people starting out - Safety, lineup etiquette, gear, and how to read a forecast - Organized by category with progress tracking GETTING STARTED - Sign in with Apple, Kakao, Google, or email - Available in English and Korean SAFETY NOTICE - Forecasts are for reference only. Always check conditions in person before paddling out. - Data comes from third-party public sources and accuracy is not guaranteed. - Do not enter the water when a marine weather warning is in effect. CONTACT - Email: whale.log.story@gmail.com - Blog: https://whale-tail.tistory.com

Screenshots

Surf Journal App4 screens
Whale Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Whale Log at every 2 weeks against Surf Journal App's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

Surf Journal App ships an update every 2 months, Whale Log every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Surf Journal App versus Whale Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Journal AppWhale Log
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid EvansHYUNAE KIM

In-app purchases

None

Surf Journal App

No in-app purchases

None

Whale Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Journal App free?
Surf Journal App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whale Log free?
Whale Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf Journal App or Whale Log have ads?
Neither Surf Journal App nor Whale Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Journal App or Whale Log?
Surf Journal App ships an update every 2 months, and Whale Log every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surf Journal App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Whale Log on October 16, 2026.

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