Comparison

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd vs Seascore

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

Head to head
About

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd

Get accurate, real-time surf forecasts including wind, swell, and tide information on a single screen. Explore surf spots, receive smart alerts for changing conditions, and log your sessions to improve your wave reading skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time surf forecasts
  • Wind, swell, and tide on one screen
  • Interactive surf maps
  • Smart condition alerts
  • Spot guides and local tips
  • Session logging
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Accurate surf forecasts, always fresh. Wind, swell and tide, all on one screen, updated in real time. No more “you should have been here yesterday.” View interactive surf maps, detailed surf forecast tables, and get smart alerts when conditions shift — so you never miss a session. Whether you’re checking your home break or planning a trip, Surfnerd gives you the best possible read on the waves, right now. Features: - One-screen overview: swell, wind, tide, and wave energy - Always fresh forecasts, with alerts for significant changes - Explore surf spots near and far - Spot guides packed with break details and local tips - Log sessions to compare with past conditions and improve your forecasting Surfnerd delivers accurate surf forecasts. Nothing more, nothing less. Terms of Use: https://www.surfnerd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.surfnerd.com/privacy

About

Seascore

This app simplifies complex marine forecasts into an easy-to-understand score from 1-10, indicating the ideal conditions for boating. It analyzes wind, waves, and marine forecasts to help users plan their time on the water.

Highlights
  • Simple 1-10 boating score
  • Analyzes wind speed and gusts
  • Evaluates wave height and conditions
  • Provides marine forecasts
  • Hour-by-hour boating windows
  • Tailored to different boat types
Features
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Stop guessing if the water will be good. Seascore turns complex marine forecasts into a simple 1–10 score that tells you how great the day is for getting on the water. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, sailing, or just heading out for a sunset ride, SeaScore analyzes the conditions that matter most: • Wind speed and gusts • Wave height and conditions • Marine forecasts • Hour-by-hour boating windows A 10/10 means it’s one of the best boating days you’ve had recently. A lower score helps you know when conditions may be uncomfortable or better saved for another day. Different boats have different needs. A calm day might be perfect for a powerboat, while a breezier day could be ideal for sailing. Seascore helps you understand what kind of day the water is offering. Plan ahead. Pick the best time. Spend more days on the water. Your boating forecast, simplified.

Screenshots

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd4 screens
Seascore3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seascore at none against Surf Forecast | Surfnerd's 6. Seascore also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Surf Forecast | Surfnerd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Seascore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Surf Forecast | Surfnerd against 5.0 for Seascore. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd ships an update weekly, Seascore every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd versus Seascore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Forecast | SurfnerdSeascore
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoris de RuiterNoreaster Group, LLC

Customer experience

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Seascore

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd

Subscriptions6
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Surfnerd+ Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Surfnerd+ Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Surfnerd+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Seascore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Forecast | Surfnerd free?
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seascore free?
Seascore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Surf Forecast | Surfnerd or Seascore?
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd and Seascore are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Surf Forecast | Surfnerd or Seascore have ads?
Neither Surf Forecast | Surfnerd nor Seascore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Forecast | Surfnerd or Seascore?
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd ships an update weekly, and Seascore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surf Forecast | Surfnerd was updated on October 24, 2026 and Seascore on October 10, 2026.

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