# SkyTrace vs Surfing Waves

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyTrace | Surfing Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MUSTAFA 0GUZHAN AYDIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771523652) | [Gal Linial](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865425637) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytrace-stargazing-map/id6771523650)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyTrace Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


### Surfing Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfing-waves-surf-forecast/id6772570633)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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