Comparison

SurfCore vs Hang Time

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

Head to head
About

SurfCore

Enhance your surfing performance with structured home workouts designed to build strength, balance, mobility, and endurance. Access 28-day programs and sessions tailored to your skill level, from beginner to advanced, to improve your pop-up, paddling, and overall fitness.

Highlights
  • Structured home workouts for surfers
  • 28-day surf-specific training programs
  • Balance, mobility, and strength sessions
  • Workouts tailored to goals (paddle, pop-up)
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Minimal or no equipment required
Features
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Whether you're a beginner catching your first waves or an experienced surfer chasing bigger swells, this app gives you the training edge you need — no ocean required. Get access to structured home workouts designed specifically for surfers. Every session targets the strength, balance, mobility, and endurance that actually matter in the water. From pop-up power to paddle stamina, each workout is built around real surf movements so your progress at home translates directly to performance on the wave. Workouts tailored for your goals Whether you want to improve paddle endurance, nail your pop-up, or build overall surf fitness — you'll find programs designed to get you there. Sessions range from beginner to advanced so you can pick the level that matches where you are today. What's inside: — Home workouts that require minimal or no equipment — 28-day surf-specific training programs — Balance, mobility, and strength sessions built for surfers Think of it as surf coaching for the days you can't get in the water. Every rep brings you one step closer to your best session. Built by surfers, for surfers. Download now and start training for your next wave. Note: Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or injuries. Your subscription automatically renews if not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Manage your subscription and disable automatic renewal anytime in your Apple account settings. You have the right to withdraw from your initial subscription within 14 days. By purchasing, you accept our: Terms of Use - https://thesurfcore.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy - https://thesurfcore.com/privacy-policy/

About

Hang Time

Features
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Measure and improve your dead hangs. Put your iPhone in front of your pull-up bar. Hang Time uses the camera to detect your hang, start the clock, and stop it when you let go. You focus on holding on. The app keeps time. HANDS-FREE TIMING Keep your bar, hands, and feet in view, then hang with straight arms. See your pose and timer on screen as you go. Prefer to take control? Switch to manual Start and Stop at any time before a hang. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Save your hangs, chase personal bests, and see how your total hang time changes from session to session. Review individual hangs and build a weekly habit with room for rest days. MAKE EVERY SECOND COUNT Earn XP, climb seven fruit-themed levels, and unlock 20 pixel-art badges. Work toward weekly goals and celebrate the effort you put in. A LITTLE ARCADE FOR YOUR WORKOUT Original jungle scenery, bold pixel art, and a quick video walkthrough make it easy to get started. ON YOUR IPHONE No account required. Camera detection runs on your device. Your workout history stays on your iPhone, and manual timing works without camera access. Requires iOS 17 or later. Automatic timing needs camera permission and a clear view of your body. Use a secure bar and exercise within your abilities.

Screenshots

SurfCore4 screens
Hang Time3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hang Time at none against SurfCore's 6. Hang Time also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SurfCore sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Hang Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SurfCore versus Hang Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfCoreHang Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKateryna DolmatovaTareq Ismail

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SurfCore

Subscriptions6
  • SurfCore Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • SurfCore Premium Yearly$35.991 Year
  • SurfCore Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • SurfCore Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SurfCore Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • SurfCore Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Hang Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfCore free?
SurfCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hang Time free?
Hang Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfCore or Hang Time have ads?
SurfCore shows ads; Hang Time does not.

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