# SPOTYRIDE vs Wake

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.

Both are free to download. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. SPOTYRIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | SPOTYRIDE | Wake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotyride/id1434556946/reviews)** | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPOTYRIDE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434556945) | [Gasper Kolenc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736041416) |

## What reviewers say

### SPOTYRIDE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotyride/id1434556946)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wake Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*