North Forecasting vs Surf It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
North Forecasting
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North Forecasting is built for surfers who deal with the reality of the North Sea. Fast-changing conditions, strong winds, and narrow windows mean timing matters. The app gives you a clear 5-day forecast with swell percentages, wind, and weather data, plus wave and wind overlay maps that make it easier to see what’s actually happening out there. For the spots that its available we also included webcams! North Forecasting is uniquely made for the North Sea Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Surf It
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SurfIt is your all-in-one surf forecasting companion, built to help you plan sessions and find better waves with confidence. SurfIt offers both free access and an optional SurfIt Pro subscription (available as an in-app purchase). Free users can access core surf conditions and forecasts, while advanced tools and extended features are available with SurfIt Pro. Free access includes: - Real-time surf conditions - Short-range surf forecasts - Interactive surf spot map - Explore surf breaks and discover new spots With SurfIt Pro, you unlock: - Extended multi-day surf forecasts - Save and manage favorite breaks - Smart “best day” recommendations - Advanced forecast insights and analytics - Additional premium features and higher usage limits From quick checks before paddling out to planning sessions around upcoming swells, SurfIt helps you surf smarter and score better sessions. Some features may be subject to usage limits for free users. Limits reset periodically, and upgrading to SurfIt Pro removes these restrictions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf It at every 4 days against North Forecasting's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. North Forecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Surf It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
North Forecasting ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf It every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | North Forecasting | Surf It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remi Audrey D Vanderhaeghen | NoPressure |
In-app purchases
North Forecasting
- NORTH PRO monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- NORTH PRO yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
Surf It
- SurfIt Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- SurfIt Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
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