Comparison

Kaiyo vs Shacked

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

Head to head
About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Kaiyo Community - Join the conversation. Share live conditions, post gear in the marketplace, find a ride, or organize meetups with local surfers at your favorite breaks. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

About

Shacked

Features
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Shacked gives you live surf conditions for 200+ spots worldwide — updated every 15 minutes. WHAT YOU GET - Live wave height, period and swell direction - Wind speed, gusts and water temperature - Best surf window today — know exactly when to paddle out - 7-day forecast with color-coded charts - AI surf report tailored to your skill level - Wetsuit recommendation based on water temp - Swell alerts — get emailed when your spot fires - Save your favourite spots and sync across devices Built for surfers who want the data, fast. No fluff, no subscriptions required. 200+ spots across Europe, Indonesia, Hawaii, Australia, California, and more.

Screenshots

Kaiyo4 screens
Shacked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shacked at none against Kaiyo's 2. On price, ads, 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. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shacked asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Kaiyo versus Shacked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaiyoShacked
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto Charabatidesignvenue.net

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99
None

Shacked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shacked free?
Shacked is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kaiyo or Shacked have ads?
Neither Kaiyo nor Shacked shows ads.

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