Comparison

Surf Forecast AI vs Stok'd

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

Head to head
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.

About

Stok'd

Get accurate, at-a-glance surf forecasts for wave height, swell, wind, and tides. Plan your sessions with multi-day outlooks and connect with other surfers to find your crew and coordinate sessions.

Highlights
  • Multi-day surf forecasts
  • Wave height, swell, and wind data
  • Tide times
  • Hourly condition slider
  • Connect with friends
  • Surfer density indicators
  • In-app chat features
Features
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Stok'd is your daily surf companion — clean, accurate surf forecasts that tell you exactly when and where to paddle out. Check multi-day forecasts at a glance: wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and direction, and tide times. Drag the Score Ribbon across the day to see conditions for any hour, or jump straight to your usual session time. Whether you're planning a dawn patrol before work or chasing the next swell, Stok'd helps you read the conditions and pick the best window to surf. NEW — FIND YOUR CREW • Connect with friends and throw a shaka when you're going • See how many surfers are heading to each spot • Chat in DMs and group chats, built for planning sessions • Surf profiles with usernames, photos, and avatars • Connect instantly at the beach with QR codes WHY STOK'D • Clear, at-a-glance surf forecasts • Wave height, swell direction and period • Wind speed and direction • Tide times with the next high/low at a glance • 7-day outlook for every spot near you • Fast, simple, and made for surfers More spots and features are on the way. Stay stok'd.

Screenshots

Surf Forecast AI3 screens
Stok'd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stok'd at every 5 days against Surf Forecast AI's every 3 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Surf Forecast AI against 5.0 for Stok'd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, Stok'd every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Surf Forecast AI versus Stok'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Forecast AIStok'd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConor MackenBENJAMIN OBERHAUSER WEINER

Customer experience

Surf Forecast AI

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

Stok'd

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Surf Forecast AI

No in-app purchases

None

Stok'd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Forecast AI free?
Surf Forecast AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stok'd free?
Stok'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surf Forecast AI or Stok'd?
Surf Forecast AI and Stok'd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Surf Forecast AI or Stok'd have ads?
Neither Surf Forecast AI nor Stok'd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Forecast AI or Stok'd?
Surf Forecast AI ships an update every 3 months, and Stok'd every 5 days. Most recently, Surf Forecast AI was updated on October 14, 2026 and Stok'd on October 24, 2026.

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