# GAFA Studios vs Surfmore

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GAFA Studios at none against Surfmore's 2. GAFA Studios also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Surfmore's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surfmore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GAFA Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GAFA Studios against 5.0 for Surfmore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively.

GAFA Studios ships an update every 13 months, Surfmore every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GAFA Studios | Surfmore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gafa-studios/id6692607118/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmore-ai-surf-planner/id6746140778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 70 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GAFA Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768829138) | [Surfware, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815405278) |

## What reviewers say

### GAFA Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gafa-studios/id6692607118)

Manage your studio account, register for classes, and view schedules. Receive instant notifications about class changes, openings, and events. Access all studio offerings conveniently from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class registration, View calendars, Studio communication, Instant notifications, Event announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surfmore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmore-ai-surf-planner/id6746140778)

This app helps surfers find the best times to hit the waves by syncing ocean conditions with your personal calendar. It intelligently schedules your surf sessions around your existing commitments, ensuring you don't miss out on ideal surf windows. Log your sessions, set goals, and receive smart notifications for upcoming opportunities.

**Highlights:** Intelligent surf scheduling, Calendar sync for surf windows, Personalized spot tuning, Session logging and goal setting, Smart notifications for ideal surf times, Multiple spot tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription - Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GAFA Studios free?

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

### Is Surfmore free?

Surfmore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GAFA Studios or Surfmore?

GAFA Studios and Surfmore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do GAFA Studios or Surfmore have ads?

Surfmore shows ads; GAFA Studios does not.

### Which is updated more often, GAFA Studios or Surfmore?

GAFA Studios ships an update every 13 months, and Surfmore every 5 days. Most recently, GAFA Studios was updated on October 30, 2026 and Surfmore on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*