Paddle Prep vs Riptide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paddle Prep
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Paddle Prep has been designed for all those that are new to paddlesports or those that are already hooked on this great life long activity. Paddle Prep has a goal to educate and inform people on safety matters to make them better, safer paddlers and encourage people to have more fun on the water. - Research what equipment you may need for your type of paddling - Find weather, tides, swell and river levels for your paddling location - Prepare, save and email your Trip intentions to a friend - Find equipment lists for day and overnight trips - Search for national and state paddling and maritime organisations - Search for training providers and Australian Canoeing Instructors - Demonstration of paddle strokes and rescues - Top tips before going paddling - Search for places to go paddling around Australia
Riptide
Stay updated with the latest bodyboarding news, wave conditions, and events worldwide. Immerse yourself in photos, articles, and connect with a global community of fans. Seamlessly sync your reading experience across devices.
- Latest news and updates
- Real-time wave conditions
- Competition and event coverage
- Bodyboarding photos and articles
- Global community connection
- Cross-device syncing
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Ride the digital wave with the Riptide Magazine App - Your ultimate bodyboarding companion! Stay updated with the latest news, real-time wave conditions, competitions, and epic bodyboarding events worldwide. Immerse yourself in mind-blowing bodyboarding photos, riveting articles, and engaging features by industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Connect with a global tribe of bodyboarding fans, share your sickest moments, and swap tips and tricks. Seamlessly sync your account across devices for uninterrupted reading. Don't miss out on the Riptide Magazine App - the ultimate bodyboarding experience in the palm of your hand!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Riptide at every 6 weeks against Paddle Prep's every 5 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paddle Prep ships an update every 5 months, Riptide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paddle Prep | Riptide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paddle Australia Limited | Shakewell agency |
In-app purchases
Paddle Prep
No in-app purchases
Riptide
No in-app purchases









