Comparison

North Forecasting vs Surf It

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

Head to head
About

North Forecasting

Features
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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/

About

Surf It

Features
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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/

Screenshots

North Forecasting3 screens
Surf It4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
North Forecasting versus Surf It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorth ForecastingSurf It
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRemi Audrey D VanderhaeghenNoPressure

In-app purchases

2 purchases

North Forecasting

Subscriptions2
  • NORTH PRO monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • NORTH PRO yearly3 Days trial$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Surf It

Subscriptions2
  • SurfIt Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • SurfIt Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is North Forecasting free?
North Forecasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf It free?
Surf It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do North Forecasting or Surf It have ads?
Neither North Forecasting nor Surf It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, North Forecasting or Surf It?
North Forecasting ships an update every 3 weeks, and Surf It every 4 days. Most recently, North Forecasting was updated on October 6, 2026 and Surf It on October 19, 2026.

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