Comparison

Surflens vs BlownApp

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

Head to head
About

Surflens

This app uses AI to automatically record your surf rides when you place your iPhone on the beach. It processes and edits clips instantly, even offline, allowing you to review and improve your surfing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered automatic wave recording
  • Apple Watch camera control
  • Instant offline clip processing
  • Built-in surf video editor
  • Optimized camera and battery performance
  • Session review and progress tracking
Features
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Catch your wave. Surflens catches you. Surflens turns your iPhone on the beach into an AI-powered surf camera — helping you capture, review, and improve your surfing with ease. No filmer. No extra gear. Just your phone and the ocean. Plan your sessions around the surf forecast — and capture every wave when it matters most. Features: AI Surf Camera Place your iPhone on the beach (tripod or stable surface), and Surflens will automatically detect and record surfers riding waves — including you. Your camera acts as a smart wave tracker, capturing every ride in its view. Control from your wrist Use your Apple Watch as a surf watch to control the camera and see exactly where the lens is pointing — so you stay in frame during your surf session. Instant clip processing — even offline Your surf videos are processed instantly — enhanced, cropped, and ready to share. No internet required. Built-in surf video editor turns raw surf footage into clean clips. Optimized for performance Surflens automatically adapts camera settings and battery usage so you can capture more waves without interruption. Review and improve Watch your sessions, review your rides, and track your progress over time. Built for surfers No action camera. No drone. No complicated setup. Just your phone on the beach — and your waves, captured. Surflens is designed to make surf filming simple, accessible, and part of every session. Because every surfer deserves to see their ride. Our Terms of Use: https://surflens.ai/terms

About

BlownApp

Features
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Blown is where action sports come together. Whether you surf, ski, snowboard, mountain bike, or just love getting outside, Blown helps you find the spots, the events, and the people to share it all with. DISCOVER NEARBY Explore a live map of spots and events around you. Filter by your sports and skill level to find exactly what you're looking for — from beginner-friendly trails to advanced lines and breaks. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Match with other athletes near you who ride at your level and share your interests. Set your discovery radius and sport preferences to connect with the right crew. PLAN TRIPS TOGETHER Build collaborative itineraries with friends. Add destinations, organize the details, and keep everyone on the same page for your next adventure. STAY CONNECTED Message your crew, join groups, and coordinate plans in real time. BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS - Personalized recommendations based on your sports and skill levels - Save and share your favorite spots - Group chats and event coordination - Sign in quickly and securely with Apple Get out there. Find your people. Get Blown.

Screenshots

Surflens4 screens
BlownApp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlownApp at none against Surflens's 2. BlownApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. Surflens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BlownApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surflens ships an update fortnightly, BlownApp every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surflens versus BlownApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurflensBlownApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWorkstories, Inc.Blown App LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Surflens

Subscriptions2
  • Surflens Plus (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Surflens Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

BlownApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surflens free?
Surflens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlownApp free?
BlownApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surflens or BlownApp have ads?
Surflens shows ads; BlownApp does not.
Which is updated more often, Surflens or BlownApp?
Surflens ships an update fortnightly, and BlownApp every 3 days. Most recently, Surflens was updated on October 12, 2026 and BlownApp on October 1, 2026.

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