Comparison

SurfLab vs Foamies Club

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

Foamies Club

Connect with surfers nearby, log your surf sessions with detailed conditions, and follow your surf club's activity. Track your gear and discover surf spots worldwide.

Highlights
  • Find local surfers
  • Log detailed surf sessions
  • Track surf club activity
  • Check surf conditions
  • Manage your quiver
  • Discover surf spots globally
Features
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Foamies, c'est l'app pour trouver des surfeurs autour de toi, logger chaque session et suivre ton club, à ton spot habituel comme à l'autre bout du monde. Pensée pour les surfeurs, par des surfeurs. TROUVE DES SURFEURS AUTOUR DE TOI Les surfeurs proches de toi, classés par distance. Filtre par niveau et style. Envoie une demande avec un petit mot, et ils rejoignent ton Club. LOGGE CHAQUE SESSION Spot, date, durée, planche, note. Marée, taille des vagues, vent, température de l'eau, houle et période quand tu veux le détail. Ajoute tes photos, tague ceux avec qui tu as surfé, et regarde ton carnet se remplir. SUIS LE LINEUP Les dernières sessions de ton Club dans un seul fil. Envoie un shaka, laisse un commentaire, vois où tout le monde surfe. CHECKE LES CONDITIONS Lever et coucher du soleil, vent et température de l'air pour ton spot, avec la carte de ce qu'il y a autour. TON QUIVER Chaque planche avec sa taille, sa marque et sa photo. Choisis celle que tu as prise, session après session. En voyage ? Foamies marche partout où il y a un lineup. Tu arrives quelque part, tu vois qui surfe à côté, et tu es à l'eau avec quelqu'un avant la fin de la semaine. Théa & Lorène

Screenshots

SurfLab4 screens
Foamies Club4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Foamies Club at none against SurfLab's 4. Foamies Club also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. SurfLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Foamies Club asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfLab ships an update weekly, Foamies Club every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SurfLab versus Foamies Club: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfLabFoamies Club
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVincent RamseyerLorene Bergougnoux

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
None

Foamies Club

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfLab free?
SurfLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foamies Club free?
Foamies Club is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfLab or Foamies Club have ads?
SurfLab shows ads; Foamies Club does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfLab or Foamies Club?
SurfLab ships an update weekly, and Foamies Club every 5 days. Most recently, SurfLab was updated on October 24, 2026 and Foamies Club on October 10, 2026.

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