Comparison

Surfcast vs Seascore

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

Head to head
About

Surfcast

Features
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Surfcast is a surf forecast for surfers who like to read the data themselves. Compare four wave models, check swell, wind and tide in 3-hour slots and pick the best session of the week. FORECAST FOR EVERY SESSION • Wave height, period and direction in 8 slots a day, from 00:00 to 21:00 • Primary, secondary and tertiary swell, plus wind waves • Wind speed and direction, and rain • Tide curve with high and low tide times • Swell overview graph: the coming days at a glance, tap any day to open it COMPARE FOUR WAVE MODELS Switch between GFS Wave (NOAA), ECMWF WAM, Météo-France MFWAM and DWD, or compare them on one chart. When the models agree, go surfing; when they don't, you know the forecast is uncertain. SPOTS WORLDWIDE • Browse spots by continent, country and region, or search by name • Spot map and spots near you • Favorite spots for quick access WIDGETS Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with tide, swell and wave energy for your spot. YOUR UNITS Meters or feet, m/s or km/h, 12- or 24-hour time. SURFCAST PRO Free: 5-day forecast, all four wave models, up to 3 favorite spots. Pro: 16-day forecast, unlimited favorite spots and the Wind & Wave Pro widgets for your Home Screen. Surfcast Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.surfcastapp.com/privacy.html

About

Seascore

This app simplifies complex marine forecasts into an easy-to-understand score from 1-10, indicating the ideal conditions for boating. It analyzes wind, waves, and marine forecasts to help users plan their time on the water.

Highlights
  • Simple 1-10 boating score
  • Analyzes wind speed and gusts
  • Evaluates wave height and conditions
  • Provides marine forecasts
  • Hour-by-hour boating windows
  • Tailored to different boat types
Features
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Stop guessing if the water will be good. Seascore turns complex marine forecasts into a simple 1–10 score that tells you how great the day is for getting on the water. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, sailing, or just heading out for a sunset ride, SeaScore analyzes the conditions that matter most: • Wind speed and gusts • Wave height and conditions • Marine forecasts • Hour-by-hour boating windows A 10/10 means it’s one of the best boating days you’ve had recently. A lower score helps you know when conditions may be uncomfortable or better saved for another day. Different boats have different needs. A calm day might be perfect for a powerboat, while a breezier day could be ideal for sailing. Seascore helps you understand what kind of day the water is offering. Plan ahead. Pick the best time. Spend more days on the water. Your boating forecast, simplified.

Screenshots

Surfcast4 screens
Seascore3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Seascore at every 2 weeks against Surfcast's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surfcast ships an update every 2 months, Seascore every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Surfcast versus Seascore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfcastSeascore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny EzubNoreaster Group, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Surfcast

No in-app purchases

None

Seascore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surfcast free?
Surfcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seascore free?
Seascore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surfcast or Seascore have ads?
Neither Surfcast nor Seascore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surfcast or Seascore?
Surfcast ships an update every 2 months, and Seascore every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surfcast was updated on October 31, 2026 and Seascore on October 31, 2026.

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