Comparison

matchpointer vs SurfTribe

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

Head to head

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About

matchpointer

Features

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Book courts, discover tournaments that match your skill level, sign up easily, and connect with players from across the country. Book padel courts quickly and easily Discover tournaments by skill level or location Join tournaments in just a few taps Track your personal ranking and other players’ rankings View top tournament organizers and match history Get notifications about new tournaments and upcoming events Join Israel’s largest padel community and take your game to the next level!

About

SurfTribe

Features

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SurfTribe is your ultimate surfing companion, built for surfers of all levels. From tracking local forecasts to optimizing your surfboard selection, SurfTribe has everything you need to catch the perfect wave. Key Features: - Accurate Surf Forecasts: Real-time data on wave height, swell period, wind direction, water temperature, and tides. - Surf Lab & Board Calculator: Enter your metrics and daily wave conditions to get the perfect surfboard volume (L) recommendation. - AI Coach Tips: Get personalized technique tips based on today's exact wave conditions. - Live Cams & Analysis: Check out live surf cameras and analyze conditions before heading to the beach. - Community Chat: Connect with local surfers, share session reports, and never miss a good swell. Join the tribe and elevate your surfing experience today!

Screenshots

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SurfTribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: matchpointer at none against SurfTribe's shown. SurfTribe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

matchpointer ships an update every 2 weeks, SurfTribe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

matchpointer versus SurfTribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	matchpointer	SurfTribe
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	55 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Tal Hazi	Dmitrii Nikonov

In-app purchases

None

matchpointer

No in-app purchases

None

SurfTribe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is matchpointer free?

matchpointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SurfTribe free?

SurfTribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do matchpointer or SurfTribe have ads?

SurfTribe shows ads; matchpointer does not.

Which is updated more often, matchpointer or SurfTribe?

matchpointer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SurfTribe every 4 days. Most recently, matchpointer was updated on October 2, 2026 and SurfTribe on September 29, 2026.