Comparison

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd vs UVly

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

UVly

Features
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UVly helps you quickly understand the UV level right now and how it will change throughout the day. See the current UV index, today’s maximum, an hourly forecast, and when UV is expected to fall below 3. With UVly, you can: • Check the current UV index and category • View today’s hourly UV forecast • See the maximum UV level for the day • Find out when UV will fall below 3 • Use Home Screen widgets for quick updates • Access the latest saved forecast when offline • Use the app in light or dark mode UVly is designed to be simple, focused, and easy to read. It uses your location only while you are using the app and does not store your location history. UV data is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

Screenshots

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd4 screens
UVly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UVly at none against Surf Forecast | Surfnerd's 6. UVly also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Surf Forecast | Surfnerd's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. Surf Forecast | Surfnerd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UVly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Forecast | Surfnerd ships an update every 6 days, UVly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd versus UVly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf Forecast | SurfnerdUVly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoris de RuiterRostyslav Belmeha

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

UVly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Forecast | Surfnerd free?
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UVly free?
UVly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf Forecast | Surfnerd or UVly have ads?
Neither Surf Forecast | Surfnerd nor UVly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Forecast | Surfnerd or UVly?
Surf Forecast | Surfnerd ships an update every 6 days, and UVly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surf Forecast | Surfnerd was updated on October 7, 2026 and UVly on October 10, 2026.

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