SurfLab vs Takeoff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfLab
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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/
Takeoff
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Takeoff is dry-land surf training for a faster, cleaner pop-up. Your phone becomes a takeoff coach: lie down, hear “UP!”, and pop up. Takeoff uses your camera and on-device body tracking to time reaction and pop-up speed — so every rep is measured, not guessed. No waves. No board required. Just a little floor space and ten minutes a day. WHAT YOU GET • Camera-timed pop-ups Practice takeoffs anytime. Takeoff tracks reaction start, first movement, and when you’re on your feet — then shows your best total time. • 30-day guided plan Mobility, hips, core, strength, and explosive drills built around your baseline. Each day ends with a timed pop-up set so progress is obvious. • Session history & review Replay your best rep, scrub the timeline, and compare takeoffs as you get faster. • Sound cue + haptics An audible “UP!” and optional vibration keep cues sharp and consistent. • Private by design Video is processed on your device and never uploaded. Your training stays on your phone. WHO IT’S FOR Beginners learning a clean pop-up, intermediates chasing a snappier takeoff, and anyone who wants measurable dry-land practice between sessions in the water. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your baseline — a short timed pop-up session 2. Follow the daily plan (~10 minutes) 3. Finish with timed takeoffs and watch your times drop Day 1 of the plan is free. Unlock the full 30-day program with Takeoff Pro. Takeoff Pro Weekly $7.99 Takeoff Pro Annual $29.99 Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/768e1680-7ab0-4d8b-888f-bc181965f0d6 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/6c6641f0-5f64-4569-a7a1-5233a17ea97b Get on your feet faster. Train takeoffs with Takeoff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Takeoff at none against SurfLab's shown. SurfLab's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SurfLab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Takeoff sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SurfLab ships an update weekly, Takeoff every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfLab | Takeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Ramseyer | Evrim Demir |
In-app purchases
SurfLab
- SurfLab Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- SurfLab Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Month free$1.99
- SurfLAbApp$12.99
Takeoff
- Takeoff Surf Training Weekly Access$7.997 Days
- Takeoff Surf Training Annual Access$29.991 Year








