Comparison

SipaBoards vs SUPspot

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

Head to head
About

SipaBoards

This app allows SipaBoard owners to monitor and control their electric paddleboards. It tracks battery life, speed, and SipaDrive status, and enables control over power, LED lights, and pumping. Users can also wirelessly update their SipaDrive software.

Highlights
  • Battery life monitoring
  • Half way alert
  • SipaDrive monitoring
  • Power control
  • Speed control
  • LED control
  • Pumping control
  • Wireless software updates
Features
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Activity tracker for all stand up paddle boarders! Those lucky enough to own a SipaBoard will find this app useful for all of this: Monitoring: Battery life, Half way alert, SipaDrive Controlling: Power, Speed, LED, Pumping Updating: You can update your SipaDrive to the newest software wirelessly with this app. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

SUPspot

Features
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SUPspot brings the world's stand-up paddle community together — map, weather, and social, all in one place. Knowing where to put in used to be guesswork. Not anymore. DISCOVER ON THE MAP See nearby SUP spots, routes, and events on the map — each with real photos, community ratings, and a difficulty level. CONNECT WITH "ON THE WATER" Mark yourself "on the water" and instantly see other paddlers nearby — they'll see you too. Your location is only shared while you're on the water, and only with your permission. LIVE WEATHER, EVERY SPOT See wind direction and strength as live, flowing lines right on the map. Wind, wave height, humidity, and a 7-day forecast for every spot. Check conditions at a glance before you paddle out. SPOTS AND ROUTES Explore hundreds of community-added, verified entry points. Save your own routes, track distance and time, and share your journey. EVENTS Join SUP events near you or organize your own — from sunrise tours to club meetups. COMMUNITIES Join SUP communities in your city or around your interests, chat, and swap tips. RATE AND CONTRIBUTE Rate the spots you visit, add photos, share what you know — every contribution makes SUPspot better for everyone. Safety note: SUPspot is not a rescue or emergency service. Always assess conditions yourself before entering the water. Download SUPspot and stop guessing where to paddle.

Screenshots

SipaBoards2 screens
SUPspot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SUPspot at none against SipaBoards's shown. SUPspot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). SipaBoards's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SipaBoards ships an update every 4 months, SUPspot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SipaBoards versus SUPspot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSipaBoardsSUPspot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB100 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSipaBoards d.o.o.Bayram GAYGUSUZ

In-app purchases

None

SipaBoards

No in-app purchases

None

SUPspot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SipaBoards free?
SipaBoards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SUPspot free?
SUPspot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SipaBoards or SUPspot have ads?
SipaBoards shows ads; SUPspot does not.
Which is updated more often, SipaBoards or SUPspot?
SipaBoards ships an update every 4 months, and SUPspot weekly. Most recently, SipaBoards was updated on September 26, 2026 and SUPspot on October 24, 2026.

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