Comparison

HAIS vs SurfShape

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

Head to head
About

HAIS

Features
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An iPad app that enables 3x faster construction site reviews and takeoffs.

About

SurfShape

Design and customize surfboards with intuitive tools. Visualize your creations in 2D or 3D, experiment with colors and materials, and export templates for production or sharing. Perfect for surfers, shapers, and designers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive surfboard design tools
  • 2D and 3D customization
  • Color and material options
  • Real-scale printable templates
  • Export and share designs
Features
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Design your dream surfboard, right from your iPad or iPhone. SurfShape is the intuitive board-design studio built for surfers, shapers, and anyone who has ever imagined riding a board of their own. Sketch an outline, shape every curve, dial in the dimensions, then watch your board come to life in stunning, real-time 3D. Whether you are a backyard shaper prototyping your next stick or a surfer who just loves great design, SurfShape puts the whole workshop in your pocket. Key Features: - Design in 2D & 3D Start with a precision outline in the 2D profile curve editor, then flip to a fully rendered 3D preview. See your board from every angle in real time as you tweak it. - Shape Every Curve Drag control points to sculpt the outline, rocker, and rails exactly how you want them. Real-time dimensions keep length, width, and thickness accurate to the millimeter. - Preview Instantly in 3D No guesswork. Rotate, zoom, and inspect your board with studio-quality lighting to see exactly how it will look in the water. - Make It Yours Customize cosmetics, apply decals, and experiment with colors and finishes. From clean minimal shapes to wild, full-wrap artwork, every board is uniquely yours. - Every Board Type Fish, Gun, Hybrid, Longboard, Mid-Length and more. Start from a popular template or shape something completely new. - Build Your Quiver Save, organize, and revisit all your creations. Get inspired by community designs or start a fresh project any time. - Share Your Designs Export and share your boards with friends, shapers, or your favorite surf shop. Why SurfShape? Built for Surfers, Designed by You. No CAD degree required — just an idea and a wave in mind. Download SurfShape today and design the board you have always wanted to ride. NOTE: We use Apple's standard EULA. If you want to see details click: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HAIS3 screens
SurfShape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAIS at none against SurfShape's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. SurfShape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. HAIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HAIS versus SurfShape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAISSurfShape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH2CORPORATION, K.K.Pham Thu

In-app purchases

None

HAIS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SurfShape

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HAIS free?
HAIS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfShape free?
SurfShape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HAIS or SurfShape have ads?
Neither HAIS nor SurfShape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAIS or SurfShape?
HAIS ships an update every 2 weeks, and SurfShape every 2 weeks. Most recently, HAIS was updated on September 23, 2026 and SurfShape on September 24, 2026.

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