Comparison

SurfLab vs PocketCaddie

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

Head to head
About

SurfLab

Features
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Surflab is the go-to app for breathing training and freediving. Whether you're a surfer, freediver, or simply looking to master your breath, Surflab guides you through every session. -- WHAT YOU CAN DO -- Pre-Surf Warmup 22 guided steps (~12 min) to prepare your body and mind before hitting the water. Mobility, activation, breathing — arrive at the lineup ready to perform. Freediving & Breath Hold Train your breath hold with guided cycles. Track your records, visualize your progress, and beat your personal best. CO2 Tolerance Test Measure your CO2 tolerance with a simple timed test. Track your progress over time and let the app automatically adapt your training to your actual level. 4-Part Breath Progression A 3-minute daily session that automatically adjusts to your CO2 score. The smartest progression to push your limits further. Power Breathing 3 rounds of intense breathing to boost your energy and strengthen your immune system. Perfect before a surf session or any physical activity. Box Breathing The Navy SEALs' technique to control stress and stay focused under pressure. 4 equal counts, a steel mind. Heart Coherence 5 minutes, 3 times a day. Reduce stress, improve sleep, and regulate your nervous system. Guided Hyperventilation Prepare your body for effort with fast, dynamic breathing cycles. -- TRACKING & PROGRESS -- - Personal CO2 score with history and trend - Daily streaks to stay motivated - Personal breath hold record in real time - Full history of all your sessions - Progress badges to unlock - Global and friends leaderboard - iOS Widget: your stats at a glance -- SURFLAB PRO -- - Cosmic Breath: 3 circular cycles + free breath holds (~16 min) - CO2/O2 Apnea Tables for serious freedivers - Guided training programs (14 to 30 days) - Advanced stats and detailed charts - Share your sessions on social media - AI Coach: personalized advice based on your history and CO2 score - 7-day free trial, no commitment -- APPLE WATCH -- Surflab connects to your Apple Watch to measure your heart rate in real time during your sessions. Start today. Your breath is your greatest strength. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PocketCaddie

This app provides instant golf swing analysis without video. Get feedback on your swing mechanics, posture, and tempo via your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Offers drills and AI insights to improve your game.

Highlights
  • No-video swing analysis
  • Instant feedback on every swing
  • Apple Watch and AirPods integration
  • AI-powered swing diagnosis and drills
  • 3D swing replay
  • Live Round GPS and Range View
  • Virtual Club Fitting
Features
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PocketCaddie is the #1 no-video golf swing coach and driving range assistant. Put your iPhone in your front pocket and swing. No tripod, no camera setup, no recording every swing. AN ANSWER ON EVERY SWING - Quick Start: pick one thing to work on and get a Good, Close or Out after every swing, by a buzz in your pocket, a voice in your AirPods or a flash on your Apple Watch - Diagnose my swing: five swings, then the one thing to fix and a drill for it - What your swing shows: over the top, early extension, casting, arms first, tempo, backswing turn, head movement and your finish, each read against your level WORKS WITH APPLE WATCH AND AIRPODS - iPhone in your pocket reads your hip turn, tempo and posture - Apple Watch adds hand speed, wrist action, swing plane and heart rate - AirPods add head movement through impact TRY IT FREE Quick Start is free for 10 minutes a week and Diagnose my swing once a week. Your first full range session is free too, with Apple Watch and AirPods capture. Then keep everything with PocketCaddie Premium. EVERYTHING WITH PREMIUM - Unlimited Quick Start and Diagnose my swing - Stats after every session and what to work on next - AI Caddie: one message for where you are, and answers about your swing, your rounds and your handicap - 3D swing replay: your estimated body and hand path, turn it any way, slow it to 1/4 speed - Drills: 48 golf drills with a live 3D golfer, picked for your stats - Live Round golf GPS: yardages on a map of every hole at 6,000+ US courses - Range View: bay-to-flag yardages at about 2,200 US ranges - Handicap tracker: log rounds and watch your number over time - Virtual Club Fitting: a no-video fitting built from your own swings, no launch monitor needed - Coach: share your sessions and run a Live Lesson with your coach HOW IT WORKS Start. Pocket your phone. Swing. PocketCaddie is for golfers who want feedback without turning every practice session into a camera setup. Premium is billed monthly or yearly; the app shows the price before you subscribe. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://pocketcaddie.io/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SurfLab4 screens
PocketCaddie4 screens

Verdict

The call

SurfLab and PocketCaddie are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SurfLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PocketCaddie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfLab ships an update weekly, PocketCaddie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SurfLab versus PocketCaddie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfLabPocketCaddie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent RamseyerPocketsports, Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SurfLab

Subscriptions2
  • SurfLab Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SurfLab Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Month free$1.99
  • SurfLAbApp$12.99
2 purchases

PocketCaddie

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is SurfLab free?
SurfLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketCaddie free?
PocketCaddie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfLab or PocketCaddie have ads?
Both SurfLab and PocketCaddie show ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfLab or PocketCaddie?
SurfLab ships an update weekly, and PocketCaddie every 3 days. Most recently, SurfLab was updated on November 5, 2026 and PocketCaddie on November 12, 2026.

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