Comparison

SPOTYRIDE vs Kiteloopers

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

Kiteloopers

Features
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Kiteloopers is the all-in-one app for kitesurfers (but also wing, foil, windsurfing): plan your sessions, discover new spots, and connect with riders worldwide — all in a modern, fluid experience built around interactive maps. PLAN EVERY SESSION - Live wind conditions and multi-day forecasts/stats for every spot, powered by Windguru and Windy - Interactive maps for nearby spots right on the home screen - Visualization of navigation, launch, and danger zones, restricted areas, and more - Personalized wind alerts so you never miss a session - Thermal wind per spot — probability, timing, and daily strength (BETA) - Live water temperature, air temperature, tides, and weather at a glance DISCOVER SPOTS WORLDWIDE - Thousands of spots with detailed info pages - Spots grouped by destination for easy planning - Powerful global search by spot, destination, or country - Smart suggestions of spots, schools, instructors, and trip organizers matched to your style RIDE TOGETHER - Plan your trips and start a session on arrival to let the community know you're on the water - Redesigned community spaces for discussion, event planning, and local listings - Classifieds: carpooling, lost & found, events, and gear for sale - Private friend groups (invite-only) or public community with favorite spots, member maps, and leaderboards - Share photos and videos with wind details, and match with riders who share your style QUIVER - Manage your quiver - Sell your gear or find great deals with confidence - Find a nearby shop or repairer when you need one PROGRESS & TRICKS - Track your performance — tricks you've mastered or are still learning - Log, tag, and share your tricks on video - Learn from instructor-led video courses - Discover other riders' trick clips, and get yours validated by community votes - Spot challenges and leaderboards for the best tricks Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kiteloopers.com/en/legal/privacy

Screenshots

SPOTYRIDE4 screens
Kiteloopers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPOTYRIDE at none against Kiteloopers's 2. Kiteloopers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Kiteloopers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SPOTYRIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPOTYRIDE ships an update every 5 months, Kiteloopers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SPOTYRIDE versus Kiteloopers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPOTYRIDEKiteloopers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSPOTYRIDESCHMITT OLIVIER

In-app purchases

None

SPOTYRIDE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiteloopers

Subscriptions2
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SPOTYRIDE free?
SPOTYRIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiteloopers free?
Kiteloopers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SPOTYRIDE or Kiteloopers have ads?
SPOTYRIDE shows ads; Kiteloopers does not.
Which is updated more often, SPOTYRIDE or Kiteloopers?
SPOTYRIDE ships an update every 5 months, and Kiteloopers every 4 days. Most recently, SPOTYRIDE was updated on September 10, 2026 and Kiteloopers on September 11, 2026.

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