Comparison

SPOTYRIDE vs Wake

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

Head to head
About

SPOTYRIDE

Discover and book watersports activities worldwide. Connect with local experts and explore over 4000 geolocated spots for wakeboarding, surfing, diving, and more. Bookings, calendars, and spot details are available in real-time.

Highlights
  • Discover and book watersports activities
  • Explore 4000+ global spots
  • Connect with local experts
  • Real-time booking and calendars
  • Detailed spot information
  • Stay connected with favorite spots
Features
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Trouvez et réservez une activité nautique ou aquatique à coté de chez vous ou sur le monde. Spotyride c'est plus de 4000 spots dans plus de 35 pays. Rencontrez des experts locaux pour une expérience unique. Find and Booked a watersports activities around you or worldwide. Spotyride reference 4000 spots on 35 countries. Meet the local experts for a unique experience. Explorer une quantité indéfinie de Spots géolocalisés… Le wakeboard, le ski nautique, les aqua-parcs, les écoles de surf, de Kite, les clubs de plongés et tous les loisirs nautiques et aquatiques seront accessibles directement et en quelques clics. Explore an indefinite amount of geolocated Spots… Wakeboarding, water skiing, aquaparks, surf , kite schools, diving clubs and all nautical and aquatic leisure activities will be accessible directly in just a few clicks. En un clic vous aurez également accès à la réservation en ligne d'activités , la consultation des calendriers et l’information détaillé de chaque spot en temps réel In one click you will also have access to online booking of activities, consultation of calendars and detailed information of each spot in real time, Vous aurez également la possibilité de rester informé et connecté à vos spots favoris grâce à la fonction communication , activez votre compte directement sur L'app You will also have the possibility of staying informed and connected to your favorite spots through the communication function, activate your account directly on the App ! Grâce a Spotyride le monde de la glisse nautique sera plus ouvert et connecté ! With Spotyride the water sports world will be more open and connected!

About

Wake

This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.

Highlights
  • Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success)
  • Real-time session tracking with trick logging
  • Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally
  • Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library
  • Weather condition tracking for favorite spots
  • Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts
Features
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Ride better and jump higher with Wake. The only wakeboarding app with automatic jump detection. Track every session, measure your progression, and discover 1,000+ spots worldwide. AUTOMATIC JUMP DETECTION Wear your Apple Watch and ride. Wake detects jumps in real-time, measuring jump count, height, rotation, inversion and landing success. The only app with jump detection built specifically for wakeboarding. Works for cable parks and boat riding. SESSION TRACKING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Log every trick you attempt. Mark successes and failures. Add videos and notes so future sessions build on real experience, not guesswork. Your entire session history syncs to your account for long-term progression tracking. DISCOVER WAKEBOARDING SPOTS Access the world's largest database of wakeboarding locations. Cable parks, boat charters, and hidden spots across 100+ countries. View weather forecasts and contact info. Add your favorites to Home Screen widgets. MASTER NEW TRICKS Browse the most comprehensive wakeboarding trick library. From beginner surface tricks to advanced inverts and spins. Clear instructions for cable and boat styles. Track which tricks you've landed. TRACK WEATHER CONDITIONS Always know the best time to ride by adding your favorite wakeboarding spots to your home screen widgets. The widgets display weather forecast for your spots so you know when conditions are perfect. BUILT BY WAKEBOARDERS Wake is created by a small team of passionate riders who want to see the sport grow. We're continuously adding spots, improving features, and listening to our community. Questions? Use the Help & Support section in-app for assistance. ======================== Wake's free version is completely ad-free, offering unlimited session recording, spot conditions, seasonal insights, trick lists, and more. Upgrade to Wake Premium to unlock powerful features and performance insights: • Add videos to your session recordings. • View detailed jump analysis from your Apple Watch. • Sync session videos to your account. • Access videos from past sessions. If you purchase Wake Premium, payment will be charged to your App Store account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you turn off auto-renew. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://get-wake.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://get-wake.com/legal/terms/

Screenshots

SPOTYRIDE4 screens
Wake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPOTYRIDE at 5.0 against Wake's 4.3. SPOTYRIDE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Wake's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price 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. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. SPOTYRIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPOTYRIDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPOTYRIDE ships an update every 5 months, Wake every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SPOTYRIDE versus Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPOTYRIDEWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPOTYRIDEGasper Kolenc

Customer experience

SPOTYRIDE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Wake

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

SPOTYRIDE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

Subscriptions1
  • Wake Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SPOTYRIDE free?
SPOTYRIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SPOTYRIDE or Wake?
SPOTYRIDE is rated higher. SPOTYRIDE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wake averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do SPOTYRIDE or Wake have ads?
SPOTYRIDE shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, SPOTYRIDE or Wake?
SPOTYRIDE ships an update every 5 months, and Wake every 5 weeks. Most recently, SPOTYRIDE was updated on September 10, 2026 and Wake on September 10, 2026.

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