# Surf's Up? vs Kaiyo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surf's Up? at none against Kaiyo's 2. Kaiyo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Surf's Up? asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surf's Up? | Kaiyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiyo/id6747704161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henrieke Baunack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759893948) | [Alberto Charabati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822499389) |

## What reviewers say

### Surf's Up?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfs-up/id6741046952)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kaiyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaiyo/id6747704161)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip The Developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surf's Up? free?

Surf's Up? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kaiyo free?

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

### Do Surf's Up? or Kaiyo have ads?

Neither Surf's Up? nor Kaiyo shows ads.

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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.*