Comparison

Zef vs Gustly

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

Head to head
About

Zef

Track and organize your rides for various sports, including nautical activities. Features include race organization, jump height estimation, and social sharing of sessions and spots. Integrates with Health app for comprehensive data recording.

Highlights
  • Race organization and championship management
  • Jump height estimation using drone technology
  • Support for a wide range of sports
  • GPX file import from watches
  • Health app integration
  • Social feed for friends and spots
  • Live tracking and notifications
Features
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Zef — Ride. Track. Connect. Zef is a multi-sport tracking app built for riders, with a strong focus on nautical sports. Track your sessions, analyze your performance, discover spots, and see your friends live — all in one app. Key Features Track your rides Record your sessions with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Zef integrates with the Health app and supports GPX imports from most watches. Advanced performance analytics Get detailed session stats including speed, distance, duration, speed polar, and health data. Sessions can be replayed to analyze each maneuver. Jump analysis Measure jump height using only your iPhone or Apple Watch. Powered by algorithms inspired by drone technology. Races & challenges Create private or public races for training or competition. Visual guidance and wind angles are displayed directly on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Spots & live activity Discover spots around you and see when riders are active. Follow spots and get notified when sessions start. Friends & live tracking Follow riders by username and get notified when friends go live. Watch their sessions live on the map and stay connected. Supported Sports Sailing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Wingfoil, Kitefoil, Windfoil, SUP Foil, Surfing, Wakeboard, Kayaking, Paddling, Snowkiting, Landkiting, Cross-country skiing, Skating, Bike, Electric Bike, Parawingfoil, and more with custom tags. Apple Ecosystem • iPhone & Apple Watch support • Health app integration • Optimized for the Apple ecosystem Important Sessions must be recorded from the ground to be validated. Legal Terms of Service https://zef.watch/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy https://zef.watch/privacy-and-security-policy.html

About

Gustly

Features
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Gustly is a GPS session tracker for windsurfing, kitesurfing, windfoiling, and wingfoiling. Record on your phone or Apple Watch, import sessions from compatible GPS devices, and turn your tracks into useful performance insights. Session Analysis connects your results to the water. Select a speed run to see when it happened on the timeline and where it happened on the route. Scrub the chart and zoom in on the map to explore your session in detail. With Gustly you can: - Record GPS sessions on your phone or Apple Watch - Keep recording an active phone session when the screen is off - Import GPX and FIT files, including Garmin exports - Review 2-second speed, top 10-second runs, distance runs, Alpha 500, endurance results, and available gybe and tack insights - Browse your session history, routes, and totals - Save sessions locally and sync when you’re back online - Export your session data - Use iPad’s larger screen to explore maps, timelines, and results Location access is used to record active GPS sessions. With your permission, Health access supports Apple Watch heart-rate data and workout saving. Gustly is a performance-tracking tool, not a navigation or safety device.

Screenshots

Zef4 screens
Gustly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gustly at none against Zef's 3. Zef's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Zef sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Gustly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zef ships an update fortnightly, Gustly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zef versus Gustly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZefGustly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid KiefferKonstantinos Kefalas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zef

Subscriptions3
  • Premium for one month7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Summit for one year$26.991 Year
  • Premium for one year$34.991 Year
None

Gustly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zef free?
Zef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gustly free?
Gustly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zef or Gustly have ads?
Neither Zef nor Gustly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zef or Gustly?
Zef ships an update fortnightly, and Gustly every 9 days. Most recently, Zef was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gustly on October 31, 2026.

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