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.
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.
- Real-time surf conditions
- Detailed session tracking
- Wave replay and trace maps
- Leaderboard competitions
- Social sharing of sessions
- Apple Watch compatibility
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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
RBB toolbox
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Rip Curl Search GPS | RBB toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (934 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 934 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rip Curl | Moanna-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
Rip Curl Search GPS
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
RBB toolbox
- Access all features1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Access all features1 Month trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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