Surf1 vs SwellPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf1
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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.
SwellPro
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Surf1 | SwellPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ICON 1 | Shay Ben Shabat |
In-app purchases
Surf1
No in-app purchases
SwellPro
No in-app purchases









