Comparison

Rip Curl Search GPS vs RBB toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Rip Curl Search GPS

Track your surfing sessions with detailed metrics, relive your best waves, and connect with a global community. Plan your surf with real-time conditions and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Real-time surf conditions
  • Detailed session tracking
  • Wave replay and trace maps
  • Leaderboard competitions
  • Social sharing of sessions
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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Built for surfers chasing the Search. Track every wave from your Apple Watch, see yourself surf, and beat your mates to the best sessions. The Rip Curl Search GPS app turns the watch on your wrist into a dedicated surf watch. Paddle out, hit start, and we'll log every wave you catch, every metre you paddle, every second in the water. No phone in the lineup. No extra hardware required. Just pure surf data, automatically. Then come in and go deep. Replay your session wave by wave on a map of your break. See your top speed, your wave count, your distance. Watch yourself surf back on Surfline Cam Rewind at supported spots. Climb the leaderboard at your Home Break in Boss of the Break®. Share your best moments to socials and let your crew know exactly how the session went. Built by surfers, for surfers. Trusted at every level from your first barrel to our crew on tour. What's in the app • Real-time surf conditions powered by Surfline • Automatic wave tracking on Apple Watch and Rip Curl Search GPS Watch • Wave count, paddle count, top speed, distance, and duration for every session • Wave-by-wave session replays with break maps and full analytics • Surfline Cam Rewind at supported breaks. Watch yourself surf, frame by frame • Boss of the Break® leaderboards at your Home Break • Achievements, stats, and bragging rights for your crew The Fine Print • Available in participating regions only. • Surf Tracking requires a subscription, with a free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends via Settings > Subscriptions on your iPhone. • Boss of the Break®: To compete, you'll need a public account and a selected Home Break (you can update this anytime in Account Settings). • Surfline Cam Rewind: Available via the Surfline app and requires a Surfline account. For FAQs and support: https://www.ripcurl.com/pages/watch-instructions-support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ripcurl.com/pages/privacy-statement

About

RBB toolbox

Features
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Take charge of your mental health and emotional well-being with RBB Toolbox, your complete mindfulness companion! Designed to make mindfulness accessible to everyone—kids and adults alike—this app helps you master the basics and build habits that stick. Features You’ll Love: Gratitude Journaling: Choose guided prompts or free journaling to reflect on daily joys. Mood Tracker: Recognize emotional patterns and gain insights into your mental health. Mindfulness Ideas & Prompts: Discover curated activities, videos, and audio sessions for relaxation and focus. Favorites & Personalized Reminders: Easily revisit your favorite practices and set reminders that fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re beginning your mindfulness journey or enhancing your current routine, RBB Toolbox is here to guide you every step of the way. Download now and start creating a life filled with gratitude, balance, and calm. Privacy Policy: https://rbb-app-46ada.web.app/privacy-policy Term of Use: https://rbb-app-46ada.web.app/terms-condition

Screenshots

Rip Curl Search GPS4 screens
RBB toolbox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RBB toolbox at 14.0 against Rip Curl Search GPS's 16.0. 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. Rip Curl Search GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RBB toolbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rip Curl Search GPS versus RBB toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRip Curl Search GPSRBB toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (934 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings934 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRip CurlMoanna-Marie Zacher

Bugs and requests

Rip Curl Search GPS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Sync issues between watch and app
  • Incorrect data recording (waves, distance, etc.)
  • Login/account problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for other activities (running, cycling, etc.)
  • Improve data export options
  • Integrate with other fitness apps (Strava, Apple Health, etc.)
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve wave tracking accuracy

RBB toolbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rip Curl Search GPS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

RBB toolbox

Subscriptions2
  • Access all features1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Access all features1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Rip Curl Search GPS free?
Rip Curl Search GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RBB toolbox free?
RBB toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rip Curl Search GPS or RBB toolbox have ads?
Neither Rip Curl Search GPS nor RBB toolbox shows ads.

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