# Swell Scope vs Current

The clearest difference is rating: Swell Scope at 4.9 against Current's 4.5. Swell Scope also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 80%) and ratings volume (55 vs 16). Current's advantage is chart position (#208 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swell Scope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Current sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swell Scope holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Swell Scope's written reviews are positive against 80% of Current's.

Swell Scope ships an update monthly, Current fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swell Scope | Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 112 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flockatoo Tech Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721743955) | [Colin Weaver](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779697884) |

## What reviewers say

### Swell Scope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swell-scope-surf-forecast/id6747609653)

This app allows users to create custom surf spots globally by dropping pins and provides detailed forecast data from premier weather models. It features a surf journal with auto-import and trend charts to help users make informed decisions about their sessions.

**Highlights:** Custom surf spot creation worldwide, 14-day detailed weather forecast, Surf journal with auto-import, Similar session comparison, Trend charts for forecast data, Real-time data updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited Access | $49.99 | one-time |


### Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/current-surf-forecast/id6779697881)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed, physics-based surf forecasts for California breaks. See wave height, how waves break, swell details, wind, tide, and water temperature. A free daily forecast is available, with premium features for multi-day predictions and advanced statistics.

**Highlights:** Physics-based surf forecasts, Wave break type prediction, Swell partitions and timeline, Lull duration and wave energy, Water temperature, Multi-day forecast (premium)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Current Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swell Scope free?

Swell Scope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Current free?

Current is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Swell Scope or Current?

Swell Scope is rated higher. Swell Scope averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Current averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Swell Scope or Current have ads?

Neither Swell Scope nor Current shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swell Scope or Current?

Swell Scope ships an update monthly, and Current fortnightly. Most recently, Swell Scope was updated on October 25, 2026 and Current on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*