# SurfCAST by otto

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1552487334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1552487334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1552487334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Otto Connect, Inc.
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 1.40 / 5 (100 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.13.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-08
- **First published:** 2021-02-19
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surfcast-by-otto/id1552487334)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ottoconnect.us/privacy.html](https://ottoconnect.us/privacy.html)

## Description

SurfCAST by otto makes paid beach parking quick and secure. Choose a parking zone, enter your duration, and pay from your phone, with automatic reminders as your time nears.

The app supports up to two vehicles per account, stores payment details securely, lets you pay violations quickly, and keeps you informed with real-time notifications and community info—so you can focus on your day at the beach.

## Rankings

- #210,787 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews criticize SurfCAST by Otto for login failures, unreliable payments, and enforcement-related charges. Recurring problems include failed account creation, payment failures leading to tickets, app crashes/freezes, and poor notifications about fines. Users also cite a confusing UX and concerns about ticketing practices. A few mention minor positives like data memory and occasional speed upgrades, but these are rare compared to the dominant negatives.

### Cons

- Widespread login/registration failures and account setup problems (unable to create an account, broken sign-in flows, forgot password issues).
- Unreliable payment flow: app often won’t let users pay, freezes during checkout, or processes incorrectly leading to tickets.
- App stability issues: frequent crashes, freezes, or the app closing unexpectedly.
- Billing and ticketing problems: paid attempts not honored, duplicate charges, or citations issued despite payment, with poor or missing notifications.
- Poor user experience and design: non-intuitive navigation, forced account creation, and dated UI; plus concerns about predatory ticketing or scams.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1552487334)