# A vs Swell Scope

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against Swell Scope's 3. A also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Swell Scope's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (55 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swell Scope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swell Scope holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of A's written reviews are positive against 93% of Swell Scope's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

A ships an update every 6 days, Swell Scope monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | Swell Scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362/reviews) | **[4.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orlando Santos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795860309) | [Flockatoo Tech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721743955) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-frame-surf-forecast/id6741837362)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swell Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653)

This app allows users to create custom surf spots globally by dropping pins and provides detailed forecast data from premier weather models. It features a surf journal with auto-import and trend charts to help users make informed decisions about their sessions.

**Highlights:** Custom surf spot creation worldwide, 14-day detailed weather forecast, Surf journal with auto-import, Similar session comparison, Trend charts for forecast data, Real-time data updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

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

### Is Swell Scope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A or Swell Scope?

Swell Scope is rated higher. A averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Swell Scope averages 4.9 from 55 ratings.

### Do A or Swell Scope have ads?

Neither A nor Swell Scope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A or Swell Scope?

A ships an update every 6 days, and Swell Scope monthly. Most recently, A was updated on October 30, 2026 and Swell Scope on November 5, 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.*