Comparison

DotVision Motion vs The Surfr. App

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

Head to head
About

DotVision Motion

Track your position in real-time during sporting events and compare your performance with competitors. Share your live progress with friends and family, and analyze your race data with detailed online reports. Relive events through live broadcasts or replays.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Competitor comparison
  • Live broadcast of position
  • Friends and family following
  • Online activity reports
  • Event replays
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DotVision Motion is a real-time geolocation platform for sporting events. Participating in an event? Use our GPS tracking to find out where you are on the track and compare yourself to other competitors. Thanks to the live broadcast of your position, allow your friends and family to follow you and see how you're doing. And after the race, analyze your performance through our online activity reports. Watch an event live or replay it, as if you were there! See all of the participants' positions on the track at a glance. Have a friend or family member participating? Follow their progress live and see how they do!

About

The Surfr. App

Track your performance in wind sports like kiteboarding and wingfoiling. Record jumps, airtime, speed, and routes, then analyze your progress with detailed insights. Compete on leaderboards and connect with a community of wind sport enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking for wind sports
  • Record jumps, airtime, and speed
  • Detailed session analysis
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • GPS location sharing
  • Community connection
Features
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Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports — built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your performance afterward, Surfr gives you everything you need to make the most of every session. TRACK AND ANALYSE YOUR SESSIONS Record your sessions using your iPhone or Apple Watch with GPS tracking, automatic jump detection, and real-time stats. Review your height, airtime, speed, and distance after every ride. Watch a full replay of your session, explore an interactive map of your track, and share your best moments with the community. DISCOVER THE BEST SPOTS Browse an interactive map of wind sport spots worldwide. See real-time wind conditions, live forecasts, and webcam feeds right on the map. Live user pins show you who's out on the water right now, so you always know where the action is. STAY SAFE Surfr. is the first app that enables touch-free, live communication on the water, between people on the water, and between the water and at home. Including features that allow the user to make an alarm or trace another person in case of emergency. Set up your safety contacts and we share your 'beacon' the moment you hit the water, allowing your contacts to follow you and your well-being, as well as communicate with you. WIND FORECASTS YOU CAN TRUST Get detailed, hour-by-hour wind forecasts for any spot, powered by multiple forecast models. Set custom wind alerts so you're the first to know when conditions hit your sweet spot. Never miss a window again. COMPETE Join live competitions at spots near you. The Surfr. app lets you compete with fellow riders based on your actual recorded performance — no judges needed. Check leaderboards, track your ranking, and discover active competitions at spots worldwide. GEAR UP YOUR KITE BAG Manage your full equipment inventory. Log your kites, boards, and gear. Get size recommendations based on wind conditions so you always rig the right setup. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. The "For You" feed surfaces the most relevant sessions from the global Surfr community. Share your personal records and leaderboard moments. SURFR PLUS & PRO Want to go further? Surfr Plus unlocks more of what you love, and Surfr Pro gives you the full experience — advanced analytics, detailed forecasts, wind alerts, and everything you need to ride at your best. Start riding smarter. Download Surfr today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DotVision Motion3 screens
The Surfr. App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotVision Motion at none against The Surfr. App's 4. DotVision Motion also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Surfr. App's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 42%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. DotVision Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Surfr. App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 224 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of DotVision Motion's written reviews are positive against 69% of The Surfr. App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotVision Motion ships an update every 3 months, The Surfr. App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DotVision Motion versus The Surfr. App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotVision MotionThe Surfr. App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (60 ratings)4.8 (224 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews68.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotVisionLubbertus Vuijk

Customer experience

DotVision Motion

All ratings60 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative52.6%

The Surfr. App

All ratings202 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

None

DotVision Motion

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Surfr. App

Subscriptions4
  • Surfr Plus - Monthly14 Days trial$4.691 Month
  • Surfr PRO - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Surfr Plus Annual14 Days trial$28.991 Year
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  • Surfr PRO - Annually14 Days trial$64.991 Year

Questions

Is DotVision Motion free?
DotVision Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Surfr. App free?
The Surfr. App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DotVision Motion or The Surfr. App?
The Surfr. App is rated higher. DotVision Motion averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while The Surfr. App averages 4.8 from 224 ratings.
Do DotVision Motion or The Surfr. App have ads?
The Surfr. App shows ads; DotVision Motion does not.
Which is updated more often, DotVision Motion or The Surfr. App?
DotVision Motion ships an update every 3 months, and The Surfr. App weekly. Most recently, DotVision Motion was updated on October 21, 2026 and The Surfr. App on October 24, 2026.

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