Comparison

SkyTrace vs Surfing Waves

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

Head to head
About

SkyTrace

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SkyTrace helps you plan better stargazing sessions by showing sky observation conditions based on your location or selected places. With Sky Score, you can quickly understand how suitable a location is for observing the night sky. SkyTrace combines factors such as sky darkness, cloud coverage, moonlight, humidity, air quality, altitude, and timing to help you compare nearby observation spots. Explore locations on the map, check your current sky conditions, and find better times and places for your next clear night. SkyTrace Pro unlocks unlimited Sky Score checks, more recommendations, favorite locations, and detailed sky condition breakdowns. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oguzhanaydin.art/skytrace/privacy-policy

About

Surfing Waves

Features
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Surfing Waves gives you powerful global surf intelligence so you can decide when and where to paddle out with confidence. Pick any beach or surf spot on the map and instantly see detailed forecast data, including wave height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, wind direction, and tide information. Use the clear surf report view to check current and upcoming conditions at a glance. An AI surf summary analyzes waves, wind, tides, and trends to highlight the best surf windows for your location. See if it is worth heading to the ocean now or waiting for cleaner sets, stronger swell, or lighter wind. Customize your favorite spots and quickly compare conditions across different breaks, reefs, points, and beaches. Monitor marine weather changes with live style charts that show how height, period, and wind will evolve through the day. Switch between map and list views to explore new locations around the world. The Surfing Waves widget brings key surf data right to your Home Screen. Pin your top spot to see wave height, swell, wind, and tide status at a glance without opening the app. Stay ready for fast decisions when the surf starts pumping or when an offshore wind window appears. Enable notifications to receive surf alerts when forecast thresholds you set are met, such as minimum wave height, maximum wind speed, or preferred tide stage. Never miss a good session because you forgot to refresh a report. Surfing Waves is built for surfers of all levels who want reliable ocean data rather than guesswork. Check the forecast, read the AI summary, and time your surf around the best conditions available. Key features: • Global surf forecast coverage for beaches, reefs, and points • Wave height, swell period, swell direction, and tide stages • Wind speed, wind direction, and basic marine weather context • AI powered summary of the best surf windows • Home Screen widget for quick surf condition checks • Favorites list to track multiple surf locations easily • Clear charts for upcoming surf trends Plan smarter sessions, match your surfboard to the forecast, and track the conditions that matter to your style. Use Surfing Waves to follow the ocean, read the data, and surf when your local break looks its best.

Screenshots

SkyTrace4 screens
Surfing Waves3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surfing Waves at none against SkyTrace's 1. SkyTrace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. SkyTrace sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Surfing Waves asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SkyTrace versus Surfing Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTraceSurfing Waves
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSTAFA 0GUZHAN AYDINGal Linial

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyTrace

Subscriptions1
  • SkyTrace Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
None

Surfing Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyTrace free?
SkyTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surfing Waves free?
Surfing Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyTrace or Surfing Waves have ads?
Neither SkyTrace nor Surfing Waves shows ads.

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