Comparison

GeoSUP vs Paddle Tracker

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

Head to head
About

GeoSUP

This app is a dedicated tracking and spot guide for stand-up paddleboarding. It allows users to record their paddling sessions, analyze performance, and discover new locations. Connect with a global community of paddleboarders, share experiences, and contribute to a growing network of SUP spots.

Highlights
  • Track paddle sessions with speed, distance, and wind data
  • Live Share location tracking for friends and family
  • Analyze performance metrics in user profiles
  • Discover and share SUP spots and routes globally
  • Browse a live feed of community paddling activities
  • Add routes and spots to a personal bucket list
  • Connect with other paddleboarders via in-app messaging
Features
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Tracking App and Spot Guide designed specifically for Stand Up Paddle Boarding GeoSUP is the most advanced stand up paddle boarding app available today. Using its easy to use interface you can track and analyse your paddles, share your SUP experiences and connect with a global SUP community. Search the GeoSUP map to find new spots and routes to paddle - there are over 5000 sessions already available in GeoSUP! GeoSUP is packed full of advanced features including; -Track your paddles capturing speed, distance and LIVE local wind data. -Use Live Share to allow friends and family to know when you start and stop paddling and track your live location - activated via SMS. -Analyse your performance in your profile and sessions. Review speed, distance and wind data. -Add your paddle routes to a global network - highlight local facilities or risks to other paddlers. -Get inspired by browsing the live feed to see what exciting paddles others are doing. -Search the globe for places to paddle using the Nearby Me function. -Check out what spots look like via the geo-tagged photos and videos. -Read route information to learn about the best conditions to paddle in different spots. -Add routes or spots to your 'bucket list'. -See how you rank against other GeoSUP users in the leaderboard rankings. -Keep a record of your stand up paddling in your personal profile. -Connect with other users with the in app messaging or log sessions at other peoples spots. GeoSUP allows you to track, share and connect with a global network of stand up paddleboarders. Be a part of something big. Together lets make the biggest global network of paddle spots.

About

Paddle Tracker

Record your water sports sessions with GPS accuracy, including distance, speed, and route. Offers real-time stats, an Apple Watch companion app, and HealthKit integration for comprehensive health insights.

Highlights
  • GPS-based tracking for paddle sports
  • Real-time speed, pace, and distance stats
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • HealthKit integration for heart rate and calories
  • Interactive maps and saved routes
  • Real-time weather conditions
Features
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Make every paddle count. Paddle Track records your SUP, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard sessions with precise GPS. See speed, pace, distance, route, and live stats while you are on the water, then review every adventure on an interactive map. TRACK EVERY SESSION • GPS tracking for SUP, kayak, canoe, and more • Real-time speed, pace, distance, and route • Session history and progress tracking • Interactive maps and saved routes PADDLE WITH APPLE WATCH • Start and record sessions from your wrist • Independent GPS tracking without carrying your iPhone • Heart-rate and calorie data through HealthKit PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Check real-time weather and wind conditions • Review your sessions and performance over time • Built for relaxed outings, training sessions, and races Whether you are exploring calm water or training for your next challenge, Paddle Track keeps every route and result together. Download Paddle Track and make every paddle count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GeoSUP4 screens
Paddle Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

GeoSUP and Paddle Tracker both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of GeoSUP's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paddle Tracker's. GeoSUP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (56 vs 7). Paddle Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Paddle Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. GeoSUP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for GeoSUP against 4.1 for Paddle Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoSUP has 56 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of GeoSUP's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paddle Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GeoSUP ships an update every 6 weeks, Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GeoSUP versus Paddle Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeoSUPPaddle Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (56 ratings)4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUPmedia LtdIgor Cuiumju

Customer experience

GeoSUP

All ratings55 ratings
Positive76.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.8%

Paddle Tracker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

GeoSUP

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App stops recording during long trips
  • App freezes on startup or when selecting buttons
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Profile update issues (won't add board, greyed out update button)
Show 9 more
  • App crashes when tapping 'nearby'
  • GPS accuracy issues (overstating distance/speed)
  • Unsupported media type errors
  • App freezes and freezes phone
  • App won't open after first use
  • App logs itself off
  • Share option not working
  • Inability to amend uploaded data
  • App takes money and shows error after login

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Trim my ride feature
  • Toggle to map view while paddling
  • Automatic naming of sessions
  • Overall tracking screen with collated data

Paddle Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GeoSUP

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Paddle Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Paddle Track - Weekly Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Paddle Track - Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GeoSUP free?
GeoSUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle Tracker free?
Paddle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GeoSUP or Paddle Tracker?
Paddle Tracker is rated higher. GeoSUP averages 4.1 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Paddle Tracker averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do GeoSUP or Paddle Tracker have ads?
Neither GeoSUP nor Paddle Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GeoSUP or Paddle Tracker?
GeoSUP ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, GeoSUP was updated on October 29, 2026 and Paddle Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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