Comparison

A vs Surf Forecast AI

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

Head to head
About

A

This app offers an intuitive 7-day surf forecast with a vertical layout for easy viewing of conditions at your favorite surf spots. Quickly find nearby locations and analyze detailed hourly forecasts and tide graphs.

Highlights
  • 7-day vertical surf forecast
  • Map of surf locations
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Nearby surf spot finder
  • Detailed hourly forecast
  • Tide graphs
Features
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A-Frame’s goal is to provide the easiest-to-use surf forecast app. Our 7-day vertical forecast format makes it simple to scroll through and view your favorite surf locations, so you can spend more time planning your next paddle out and less time clicking through multiple pages. Key Features: * Map Page
Explore surf locations across US, Mexico, Australia and Hawaii, with more locations coming soon! Easily swipe through locations to get a snapshot of current surf conditions and ratings. *Favorites where your favorite surf spots to the Favorites Page and view current forecasts for each location at a glance. Spend less time navigating and more time checking the conditions at the waves you love most. * Local
Our Local Page lists nearby surf locations ranked by rating and distance. Whether you’re at home or on a surf vacation, quickly see the best surf spots within a 40 mile radius. * Enhanced Forecast Design
The 7-day vertical forecast provides a detailed 21-hour view for each day, combined with tide graphs for seamless analysis. Our intuitive layout eliminates the need to scroll back and forth, offering a streamlined experience for checking all the surf data you need in one place.

About

Surf Forecast AI

This app uses AI to analyze swell, tide, and wind data for the next 7 days, identifying the best times to surf. It helps you find optimal sessions at your local spots or discover the best waves in your region, reducing wasted trips.

Highlights
  • AI-powered session predictions
  • 7-day outlook for every surf spot
  • Integrated swell, tide, and wind data
  • Identifies best regional and local sessions
  • Reduces wasted surf trips
Features
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Spend less time studying charts and more time in the water. Surf Forecast AI reads swell, tide, and wind across the next 7 days and tells you exactly when to paddle out — so you never waste a drive on a flat day again. HOW IT WORKS Our AI forecasting agent analyzes a full week of conditions, then surfaces the sessions that actually matter: - The 2 best sessions at each of your spots - The 2 best sessions across your whole region Checking your home break or hunting the best waves nearby — either way, you know where and when to go. WHY SURFERS LOVE IT - AI predictions, not raw data dumps - Full 7-day outlook for every spot - Swell, tide, and wind in one clean view - Find the best waves in your region, not just one beach Less guessing. More surfing. Download Surf Forecast AI and never miss a good session again.

Screenshots

A4 screens
Surf Forecast AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: A at every 6 days against Surf Forecast AI's every 3 months. A also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3). Surf Forecast AI's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Surf Forecast AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 6 days, Surf Forecast AI every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A versus Surf Forecast AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASurf Forecast AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrlando SantosConor Macken

Customer experience

A

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Surf Forecast AI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

None

Surf Forecast AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surf Forecast AI free?
Surf Forecast AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A or Surf Forecast AI?
Surf Forecast AI is rated higher. A averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Surf Forecast AI averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do A or Surf Forecast AI have ads?
Neither A nor Surf Forecast AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or Surf Forecast AI?
A ships an update every 6 days, and Surf Forecast AI every 3 months. Most recently, A was updated on October 28, 2026 and Surf Forecast AI on October 14, 2026.

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