Comparison

A vs Surf Bali Pro

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 Bali Pro

Plan your surf sessions with detailed forecasts, interactive maps, and local resources. Discover surf spots, check conditions like wave height and wind, and find surf schools and rentals. An ad-free premium upgrade offers live updates and extended forecasts.

Highlights
  • Surf forecasts
  • Interactive spot maps
  • Local surf business directory
  • Wave, swell, and wind conditions
  • Spot difficulty and break type
  • Favorite spot saving
  • Multi-language support
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Surf Bali Pro connects your next surf session with the wider surf community. Explore forecasts and maps for supported surf spots, and browse business listings in Surf Guide. Business owners can submit listings for locations worldwide. CORE FEATURES • Explore supported surf spots and interactive maps • Check wave, swell, wind, tide and weather conditions • View spot difficulty, break type and local information • Save favourite spots for quick access • Discover surf schools, coaches, tours, board rentals, surf shops, skateboard shops, accommodation, board shapers, yoga and more • Choose from eight languages: English, Indonesian, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Chinese SURF BALI PRO PREMIUM Upgrade to Monthly Pro for: • Live surf forecast updates • Unlimited spot checks without time restrictions • Detailed 3-day surf forecasts • Additional swell, wind, tide and weather information • Premium wind and swell map layers • Unlimited saved spots • Full access to surf guides and business contacts • Surf competition information and alerts • Business listing submission and management Own a surf school, shop, board rental, skateboard shop or another surf business? Pro members can submit a business listing with photos, contact details and location information for review. Business listings are included with Pro at no additional charge and remain visible while Pro is active, subject to approval. Forecast and map coverage varies by supported location. Business listings depend on availability in each region. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Surf Bali Pro Premium is an auto-renewable monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Surf forecasts and recommendations are provided for planning purposes only. Ocean and weather conditions can change quickly. Always check local conditions and surf within your ability level. Support: support@surfbalipro.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

A4 screens
Surf Bali Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against Surf Bali Pro's 1. A also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf Bali Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.29 per month. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A ships an update every 6 days, Surf Bali Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A versus Surf Bali Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASurf Bali Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrlando SantosQuentin Davey

Customer experience

A

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

Surf Bali Pro

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Surf Bali Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Surf Bali Pro Monthly$4.291 Month

Questions

Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surf Bali Pro free?
Surf Bali Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A or Surf Bali Pro have ads?
Neither A nor Surf Bali Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A or Surf Bali Pro?
A ships an update every 6 days, and Surf Bali Pro monthly. Most recently, A was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surf Bali Pro on October 25, 2026.

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