Comparison

Surfyx vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

Surfyx

Features
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Surfyx is your go-to surf tracking and social networking app, designed for surfers by surfers. Track your sessions, analyze your performance, and connect with a global surfing community. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend wave rider, Surfyx brings the best of surfing to your fingertips. Key Features: • Surf Tracking: Measure wave counts, session durations, and performance metrics using your phone or smartwatch. • Live Session: Real-time tracking and data collection during your surf sessions, compatible with Apple and Garmin Watches. • Community: Follow surfers, share your experiences, and compete for the top spot on local and global leaderboards. • Surf Reports & Spots: Get details about your favorite surf spots, create new ones, and access essential surf forecasts. • Achievements & Rewards: Unlock achievements as you ride more waves and spend more time in the water. Connect. Compete. Surf more with Surfyx!

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Kaiyo Community - Join the conversation. Share live conditions, post gear in the marketplace, find a ride, or organize meetups with local surfers at your favorite breaks. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

Screenshots

Surfyx4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surfyx at none against Kaiyo's 2. Kaiyo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Surfyx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surfyx ships an update fortnightly, Kaiyo every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Surfyx versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfyxKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviation Infinity LLCAlberto Charabati

In-app purchases

None

Surfyx

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99

Questions

Is Surfyx free?
Surfyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surfyx or Kaiyo have ads?
Neither Surfyx nor Kaiyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surfyx or Kaiyo?
Surfyx ships an update fortnightly, and Kaiyo every 11 days. Most recently, Surfyx was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kaiyo on September 30, 2026.

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