A vs Should I Surf Today?
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.
Should I Surf Today?
This app provides direct, no-nonsense answers to whether conditions are suitable for surfing. It cuts through the noise to tell you if it's flat, crowded, cold, or even sharky, encouraging you to paddle out.
- Direct condition assessment
- No overthinking required
- Focus on real conditions
- Encourages action
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You already know the answer. We're just here to say it without apologizing for the conditions. Flat? Yes. Crowded? Yes. Cold? Yes. Sharky? Yes. Real conditions. No overthinking required. Stop puttering. Start paddling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Should I Surf Today? at 5.0 against A's 4.7. A's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Should I Surf Today? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | A | Should I Surf Today? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orlando Santos | CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN RIGGS |
Customer experience
A
Should I Surf Today?
In-app purchases
A
No in-app purchases
Should I Surf Today?
No in-app purchases
