# Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker — user reviews > 603 indexed App Store user reviews of Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker by Waterspeed Technologies Limited, rated 4.60/5 from 1,113 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterspeed-sailing-gps-tracker/id1234093389/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterspeed-sailing-gps-tracker/id1234093389.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 909 · 4★ 112 · 3★ 26 · 2★ 22 · 1★ 44 ## Is Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker safe? Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker is 92 out of 100. This assessment is based on 1,113 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.6 out of 5. Of 1,113 App Store ratings, 91.7% point to a safe experience, 2.3% suggest some concerns, and 5.9% point to a risky experience. ## Is Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker legit? Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Waterspeed Sailing GPS Tracker is 93 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Newest reviews (14 of 603) ### 2/5 — Purely a tracking app *2026-09-23, version 8.23* Caution - Tidal locations not accurate. unable to select tidal stations. It uses nearest geographical location. Useless for planning. ### 3/5 — Going downhill *2026-08-31* A few weeks ago, the map feature in the web app broke, just recently my sessions from my watch have to be manually sync’d to my phone (eventually appearing) and none of my sessions this week have sync’d to Strava. Quality just seems to be going downhill rapidly **Developer response:** Thanks for letting us know, and sorry it was a rough few weeks. Watch sessions that needed a manual sync are fixed in the latest version, so please update. If Strava still isn't getting your sessions, write to support@waterspeedapp.com and we'll check the connection on your account. The Waterspeed team ### 2/5 — Not sure what this app offers that other ones don’t already have *2026-07-30, version 8.20* I downloaded this app just to check it out and linked it to my Strava account. I don’t really see what this app offers that I don’t already get with Strava and it looks like it just wants me to upgrade to a paid subscription more than anything else. So far I’m not impressed. ### 3/5 — Where did the wind forecast go? *2026-07-27, version 8.20* The app has been great but recently an update took away the weather and wind forecast! This was one of my favorite tools! Can I go back to an older version? ### 4/5 — Used to be better *2026-05-16, version 8.16* I have been using this app paired with Apple Watch Ultra for many years now . The recent version updates introduced a few undesirable features, there have been more false app starts, unintended pauses, annoying milestone notifications, etc. The user experience has deteriorated. ### 3/5 — Wingfoiling *2026-05-10* Last 2 of my 3 sessions had issues with proper recording **Developer response:** Sorry two of your last three wingfoil sessions didn't record properly. Recording problems like this are fixed in the latest version, so please update. If it happens again, send the dates and your device to support@waterspeedapp.com and we'll look into it. The Waterspeed team ### 3/5 — Difficult to save tracks from Apple Watch… *2026-04-23, version 8.14* Most apps make it extremely difficult to delete a track—Waterspeed, especially when fingers are cold or wet, makes it incredibly easy to delete a track while trying to export it. Also if you are in waves it will easily miss details of a run…you may be able to fix this by adjusting sample rates… ### 4/5 — 잘 사용하고 있음 구독 종류 차이는? *2026-04-19* 구독 종류와 차이는? **Developer response:** 잘 사용해 주셔서 감사합니다! 구독 종류와 차이는 앱의 구독 화면에서 확인하실 수 있고, 궁금한 점은 support@waterspeedapp.com으로 문의해 주세요. Waterspeed 팀 드림 ### 4/5 — Apple Watch & water sport fun *2026-02-06, version 8.3* Thank you Waterspeed for constantly improving this fun app. I learn something new every time I use it. Currently using Waterspeed for Outrigger Canoeing. This app is helping me with reading tide & weather before I go out. So fun to see the paddle history when I go to the Diary. Keep up the great work! ### 4/5 — Clean and useful. Please extend equipment stats *2025-12-28, version 8.0* Please add equipment statistics, i.e., totals for each gear used. It would be useful to know which gear is used most often, what mileage it has, how many sessions have been completed on it, etc. Thanks! ### 2/5 — Non buono *2025-12-21, version 8.0* L’app funziona bene solo se a pagamento. Con Apple funziona davvero male perde dati, non si sincronizza. Anche la versione a pagamento non è molto compatibile con Apple. Una vera delusione…. Che peccato ### 3/5 — Lagging *2025-11-04, version 6.116* I’m on the subscription plan. The app is updated. It’s been lagging all the time lately -especially the Community feed. Overall good tracking. ### 3/5 — Any checks. *2025-11-01, version 6.116* Interesting to see some water sports tracks… the maps show recorded on land. So bogus. ### 5/5 — Funciona em Apple Watch mais antigos *2025-10-12* Enquanto alguns apps deixaram de ter suporte em Apple Watch série 3 por exemplo, esse permanece. Marca tudo, só não a frequência cardíaca. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waterspeed is BROKEN *2026-10-08, version 8.25* I can no longer use Waterspeed because it’s stuck in a never ending cloud sync loop. That would be ok if I could get support from the developers…. Humans! Unfortunately the support chat now only connects you to an AI bot now, which is COMPLETELY USELESS! I can not get support for my issue. Do not buy this app, it’s BROKEN :( ### 1/5 — Best for metrics but low performance *2026-09-29, version 8.23* Waterspeed is really good for foiling stats, probably the best and has a comprehensive list of sports. But in the last year the reliability has been getting worse and worse. I am constantly wrestling with it, constant failed syncs and today it even somehow merged 2 different sessions in 2 different disciplines into one session. Sometimes when I use my scroll crown it just exits the menu. It's eating up my time, ruining sessions and causing more irritation than it's worth. Sucks when you're a paying customer. ### 1/5 — Massive Nagware *2026-06-12, version 8.17* This app will nag you to subscribe constantly. Not worth it unless you want to pay monthly… for the rest of your life. When I imported my existing Garmin data, it wouldn’t even let me see that unless I “upgraded”. This is data I already owned. I wasn’t able to review many of the features since I didn’t want to subscribe. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-04-16, version 8.13* Not worth downloading. I’m deleting from my device ### 1/5 — Ultra ADs are over the top *2026-03-27, version 8.11* I have pro, I don't want ultra. Yet the app is covered in banners asking me to upgrade to ultra that never go away. ### 1/5 — App called waterspeed does not show speed on the watch *2025-10-14, version 6.114* Really? ### 1/5 — Potential - But falls short *2025-09-06, version 6.107* I was initially encouraged by the features of this app. Seemed to recognize and import paddles correctly. Tried to delete some of the imported activities and app will not allow you to delete activities without upgrading to Pro. Come on…. I understand limiting features, but locking out the ability to simply delete/remove an activity…. Likely will not upgrade simply because that feels shady. I will most likely never use the app. ### 1/5 — Poor connectivity with Garmin, with data errors in file imports. Not worth wasting your time with. *2025-09-01, version 6.105* As above. Not worth wasting more time or effort with app. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t sync from Apple Watch *2025-08-12, version 6.104* It takes days if not weeks to sync from my Apple Watch. Meanwhile, Strava syncs within minutes. ### 1/5 — Why am I now required to upgrade to “pro”? *2025-07-03, version 6.96* I’ve used this app for a few years. I already pay a monthly subscription fee and now to get the features I used to get they want me to upgrade to a “pro” account. No thanks. Bub-bye… There are other apps just as good or better. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — A great tool for tracking your progress *2026-10-15* I’ve used this app for years now and have watched it grow every year in functionality. Unlike most applications that add features the use of this app has actually become easier and more intuitive with time. If you do water sports it will track your progress and provide statistics on how you’re doing. I’ve logged over 8 thousand miles over the years kiting surfing, kite foiling, EFoiling and SUP. Don’t tell the developers but since there is an other category you could use it for off the water like biking or hiking. It’s fun to share your recent travels graphically with your friends. I totally recommend this app. **Developer response:** Eight thousand miles is a lot of water. Thank you for sticking with us all these years and for noticing that the app got easier to use. We won't tell anyone about the biking. The Waterspeed team ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-05-15, version 8.16* Used for over 400 sessions now. Pro member. Loved it from the start and it just keeps improving! The newest interface is great! Thanks so much! ### 5/5 — Super App ! *2026-03-20* J'utilise Waterspeed depuis plus d'un an en kite principalement. J'ai commencé avec l'iPhone placé dans un sachet étanche sous la combi et j'ai ensuite investi dans l'iWatch sur laquelle fonctionne l'app. Le combo est excellent. L'app me sert essentiellement à conserver mes sessions et connaître mes vitesses (utiles pour des entraînements "race"). Il y a plein d'autres façons de l'utiliser. Quand j'ai choisi cette app, j'en avais essayé d'autres mais celle-ci me paraissait bien supérieure, en particulier en ce qui concerne sa simplicité d'utilisation. Voilà ! Perso, je suis fan 👍 ### 5/5 — My most used app for downwind sup foiling *2026-03-09, version 8.8* Love Waterspeed! It’s so useful for tracking my sessions and progress. It helps you dial in equipment for different conditions and gives you real world info on your runs. It allows you to track km splits and the developer is super responsive and is adding new features specially tuned to downwind sup foiling. Can’t want to try the new tracking feature to share with friends and coast guard/harbor patrol for safety when out to sea. Before every session I fire up Waterspeed and Spotify and then I’m ready to send. Then I have cool info after my session to share with my friends, map export of the session is great. ### 5/5 — Great customer service and awesome app *2026-02-22* We pay for the Pro version of this app and love it. Especially use it for wing foiling. Over the years I’ve noticed the odd issue and reported it and gotten a quick response and an explanation as to how to fix my issue. Recently, noticed that the app had removed a function. When I reported it, turns out it was done intentionally. Much to my surprise, a few weeks later the function I reported was back on the app. If u are a water person, this app is a must to own. It tracks all kinds of interesting info. Love it!!! ### 5/5 — I love waterspeed *2026-01-13, version 8.1* I’ve used Waterspeed for two years now to track and measure every Surfski paddling workout that I do. The detailed data and visual satellite view maps are great. And it’s always a real high when I crack my previous top speed 😎 ### 5/5 — If you’re into water *2026-01-13, version 8.1* Had this app for a while now & love it, if you’re into any water sports it’s a great way to track & analyse your secession. Had a minor problem that I didn’t stop it after windsurfing so it tracked my drive home but you simply cut that section out after a quick email from the help desk. ### 5/5 — Lovin it *2025-11-23* Been tracking my rides since 2018. Solid app never had a problem! ### 5/5 — Nice app *2025-11-09, version 6.116* Where is the option to pay monthly? I don’t want to pay yearly ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-10-27* Excellente appli de tracking, je l’utilise en voile légère, il y a tout ce dont on a besoin, tracking, statistiques, météo, marées, comparaison de traces, fonctionne parfaitement avec l’Apple Watch, avec des petites options bien pensées comme l’Apple Watch qui vibre quand on a une nouvelle vitesse max. 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