Surf It vs SpotAlert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
SpotAlert
This app helps surfers optimize their time by providing custom surf alerts for their favorite spots. It monitors wave and weather forecasts, notifying users when conditions are ideal for surfing. Save time checking forecasts and spend more time in the water.
- Custom surf spot monitoring
- Pre-populated popular spots
- Personalized surf alerts
- Push and email notifications
- Advanced alert criteria
- Alert dashboard
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SpotAlert helps surfers spend less time checking forecasts and more time surfing. Save your favorite spots and set up alerts that notify you when conditions are worth your time. Whether you're planning a dawn patrol, watching for a swell next week, or tracking a secret local break, SpotAlert keeps an eye on the forecast so you don't have to. • Create and monitor custom surf spots anywhere on the planet • Hundreds of popular spots to get you started fast • Custom surf alerts • Push and email notifications • Advanced alert criteria • Alert dashboard with upcoming and active alerts • All powered by ECMWF's industry-leading 10-day wave and weather forecast models. (That's nerd speak for the best forecast data out there) Why SpotAlert? Most surfers check the forecast over and over, hoping something changes. SpotAlert flips that around. Tell us what you're looking for, and we'll let you know when it's time to paddle out. Perfect For: • Dawn patrol surfers • Weekend warriors • International strike missions • Surfers tracking multiple breaks • Anyone who's busy and forgets to check the forecast Stop checking. Start surfing. Go when it's good.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpotAlert at none against Surf It's 2. Surf It's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Surf It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SpotAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf It | SpotAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NoPressure | David Levin |
In-app purchases
Surf It
- SurfIt Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- SurfIt Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
SpotAlert
No in-app purchases








