Comparison

Surf1 vs SwellPro

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

Head to head
About

Surf1

Features
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IMPORTANT: This app requires the Surf One RipBit device to function. The official app for the RipBit, the advanced board mounted surf tracker. We fuse professional-grade telemetry with your video footage to create broadcast-quality content in seconds. Designed by surfers for surfers, Surf One provides the metrics you need to progress and the video tools you need to share it. The Power of RipBit: Connect your device to access high fidelity telemetry from your session. Our proprietary algorithms filter out the noise to detect true wave rides, accurate speed and force, paddle efficiency, and dynamic turns. Data Overlays: Generate video clips with your real data, overlay speedometer and force gauge on videos of you surfing. Join the Surf One community and change the way you see your surfing.

About

SwellPro

Features
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SwellPro is an advanced surf forecast app designed for surfers in Israel – including shortboard, longboard, SUP, paddle, and kite surfers. The app provides accurate, real-time sea conditions across major beaches, including: Hourly and daily wave forecasts Wind speed and direction data Smart surf rating based on your surfing style Live beach cameras Quick navigation to beaches via Waze SwellPro personalizes surf recommendations based on your preferred surfing mode, helping you know exactly when to hit the water. Built specifically for the local surf community, SwellPro delivers a clean, fast, and premium user experience. Never miss a session – download SwellPro now! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf14 screens
SwellPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SwellPro at every 2 weeks against Surf1's every 5 weeks. SwellPro also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

Surf1 ships an update every 5 weeks, SwellPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Surf1 versus SwellPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf1SwellPro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICON 1Shay Ben Shabat

In-app purchases

None

Surf1

No in-app purchases

None

SwellPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf1 free?
Surf1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwellPro free?
SwellPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf1 or SwellPro have ads?
Neither Surf1 nor SwellPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf1 or SwellPro?
Surf1 ships an update every 5 weeks, and SwellPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surf1 was updated on October 25, 2026 and SwellPro on October 9, 2026.

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