# Tide Times TAS Plus vs Surf

The clearest difference is price: Surf at Free against Tide Times TAS Plus's $1.99. Surf also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). Tide Times TAS Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Surf is free to download; Tide Times TAS Plus costs $1.99 up front. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tide Times TAS Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Times TAS Plus ships an update every 9 months, Surf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tide Times TAS Plus | Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 42 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582523354) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Tide Times TAS Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-times-tas-plus/id797481025)

Access tide times, sunrise/sunset, and moon phases for over 290 locations. View data offline, with times displayed in local time and adjusted for daylight saving. Heights are shown in meters.

**Highlights:** Tide times for 290+ locations, Sunrise/sunset times, Moon phases, Heights in meters, Local time display, Daylight saving adjustment, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surf-forecastcom/id6450721636)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Weather, #121 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get simple, accurate surf forecasts for over 7,000 breaks worldwide. Plan your sessions with detailed wave information, tide times, and mapping to find the best conditions and nearby spots. Access extended forecasts and custom alerts with premium features.

**Highlights:** Detailed surf forecasts, Wavefinder map, Live webcam links, Tide times, 12-day forecasts, Custom surf alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Accurate surf forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of locations
- 🔍 Detailed information (swell, wind, tides, etc.)
- 💰 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Inconsistent data updates
- 🌊 Wave height/conditions not always accurate
- 🏞️ Missing data for some locations (e.g. Great Lakes)
- 🤔 Confusing or misleading surf ratings/forecasts

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Geolocation issues with break markers

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually refresh data
- More detailed tidal/current information
- Expanded location coverage
- Improved accuracy for wave height/conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tide Times TAS Plus free?

Tide Times TAS Plus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Surf free?

Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tide Times TAS Plus or Surf have ads?

Surf shows ads; Tide Times TAS Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tide Times TAS Plus or Surf?

Tide Times TAS Plus ships an update every 9 months, and Surf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tide Times TAS Plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Surf on November 7, 2026.

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