Comparison

WeatherGrid vs Surfing Waves

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

Head to head
About

WeatherGrid

Features
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WeatherGrid is a platform designed to simplify weather-related decision-making by allowing users to compare real-time weather and forecasts across multiple cities side by side. Whether you're planning travel, scheduling outdoor events, or managing weather-sensitive operations, our service provides clear, concise, and accurate weather data for multiple locations at once. By presenting detailed forecasts, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and more, WeatherGrid helps users make informed choices quickly and efficiently.

About

Surfing Waves

Features
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Surfing Waves gives you powerful global surf intelligence so you can decide when and where to paddle out with confidence. Pick any beach or surf spot on the map and instantly see detailed forecast data, including wave height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction, and tide information. Use the clear surf report view to check current and upcoming conditions at a glance. An AI surf summary analyzes waves, wind, tides, and trends to highlight the best surf windows for your location. See if it is worth heading to the ocean now or waiting for cleaner sets, stronger swell, or lighter wind. Customize your favorite spots and quickly compare conditions across different breaks, reefs, points, and beaches. Monitor marine weather changes with live style charts that show how height, period, and wind will evolve through the day. Switch between map and list views to explore new locations around the world. The Surfing Waves widget brings key surf data right to your Home Screen. Pin your top spot to see wave height, swell, wind, and tide status at a glance without opening the app. Stay ready for fast decisions when the surf starts pumping or when an offshore wind window appears. Enable notifications to receive surf alerts when forecast thresholds you set are met, such as minimum wave height, maximum wind speed, or preferred tide stage. Never miss a good session because you forgot to refresh a report. Surfing Waves is built for surfers of all levels who want reliable ocean data rather than guesswork. Check the forecast, read the AI summary, and time your surf around the best conditions available. Key features: • Global surf forecast coverage for beaches, reefs, and points • Wave height, swell period, swell direction, and tide stages • Wind speed, wind direction, and basic marine weather context • AI powered summary of the best surf windows • Home Screen widget for quick surf condition checks • Favorites list to track multiple surf locations easily • Clear charts for upcoming surf trends Plan smarter sessions, match your surfboard to the forecast, and track the conditions that matter to your style. Use Surfing Waves to follow the ocean, read the data, and surf when your local break looks its best.

Screenshots

WeatherGrid4 screens
Surfing Waves3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WeatherGrid at 13.0 against Surfing Waves's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
WeatherGrid versus Surfing Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeatherGridSurfing Waves
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolftech Dev LimitedGal Linial

In-app purchases

None

WeatherGrid

No in-app purchases

None

Surfing Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WeatherGrid free?
WeatherGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surfing Waves free?
Surfing Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WeatherGrid or Surfing Waves have ads?
Neither WeatherGrid nor Surfing Waves shows ads.

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