Surf It vs WaveCheck
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/
WaveCheck
This app analyzes surf forecasts to tell you the best times and places to surf based on your skill level and equipment. It offers detailed hourly conditions, smart alerts, session tracking, and a global map of surf spots.
- Personalized surf scores
- 2,000+ surf spots worldwide
- Detailed hourly forecasts
- Smart push notifications
- Session logging and history
- Leaderboard and rankings
- Google Calendar sync
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WaveCheck scores every surf forecast for you — so you know exactly where and when to paddle out. PERSONALIZED SURF SCORES Every forecast is scored for your skill level and board — or set your own custom preferences. 2,500+ SPOTS ACROSS THE WORLD Browse on an interactive map or view each spot's satellite imagery to visualize the conditions DETAILED FORECASTS Hour-by-hour breakdown: wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed and direction, tide charts, water temperature, and more. DAILY DIGEST Get your daily spots to go surf to, with 5 days out shown with a Pro subscription SMART ALERTS Get a push notification the evening before when tomorrow looks good at your favorite spots. Set your minimum score threshold so you only get pinged when it's worth it. SPOT PREFERENCES Set custom preferences for individual spots — because your ideal conditions at a beach break aren't the same as a reef. Override your global settings per spot. SESSION TRACKING Log every surf with conditions, personal ratings, and notes. Build your surf journal and see your history at every spot. Forecast conditions are saved automatically so you can look back and learn what works for you. CLIMB THE RANKS Log sessions to climb the leaderboard. See how you stack up against other surfers at your spot, your area, and your country. MAP DISCOVERY Explore new breaks near you or anywhere. Color-coded clusters show you where conditions are firing right now. Zoom in to find hidden gems. GOOGLE CALENDAR SYNC Sync planned sessions to your calendar so you never double-book a good swell. Questions or feedback? support@wavecheck.surf Instagram: @wavecheck.app WaveCheck Pro Subscription WaveCheck Pro unlocks 10-day forecasts and daily digests, unlimited favorite spots, spot alerts, spot preferences and supports an indie developer. Pricing: - Monthly: $4.99/month - Annual: $49.99/year (save 17%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://wavecheck.surf/terms Privacy Policy: https://wavecheck.surf/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: WaveCheck at 3 against Surf It's 1. WaveCheck also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and WaveCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Surf It | WaveCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | NoPressure | Austin Urraca |
In-app purchases
Surf It
- SurfIt Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- SurfIt Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
WaveCheck
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year








