A vs Surf Forecast | Surfnerd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 7-day vertical surf forecast
- Map of surf locations
- Favorites for quick access
- Nearby surf spot finder
- Detailed hourly forecast
- Tide graphs
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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.
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd
Get accurate, real-time surf forecasts including wind, swell, and tide information on a single screen. Explore surf spots, receive smart alerts for changing conditions, and log your sessions to improve your wave reading skills.
- Real-time surf forecasts
- Wind, swell, and tide on one screen
- Interactive surf maps
- Smart condition alerts
- Spot guides and local tips
- Session logging
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Accurate surf forecasts, always fresh. Wind, swell and tide, all on one screen, updated in real time. No more “you should have been here yesterday.” View interactive surf maps, detailed surf forecast tables, and get smart alerts when conditions shift — so you never miss a session. Whether you’re checking your home break or planning a trip, Surfnerd gives you the best possible read on the waves, right now. Features: - One-screen overview: swell, wind, tide, and wave energy - Always fresh forecasts, with alerts for significant changes - Explore surf spots near and far - Spot guides packed with break details and local tips - Log sessions to compare with past conditions and improve your forecasting Surfnerd delivers accurate surf forecasts. Nothing more, nothing less. Terms of Use: https://www.surfnerd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.surfnerd.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against Surf Forecast | Surfnerd's 6. A also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Surf Forecast | Surfnerd's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Surf Forecast | Surfnerd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A | Surf Forecast | Surfnerd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orlando Santos | Joris de Ruiter |
Customer experience
A
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd
In-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd
- Surfnerd+ Monthly$4.991 Month
- Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Surfnerd+ Yearly$29.991 Year
- Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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