Comparison

Train Station vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

Train Station

Features
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Welcome to the Train Station - Haifa members app! Download our app to plan and book your fitness classes. At the click of a button, you can view class schedules, sign up for classes and even invite a friend to join you! With the app, you'll keep in touch with Train Station - Haifa staff and coaches, receive notifications, news and reminders.

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with friends, analyze your performance, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Session Planning & Invites
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
  • Live Surf Cameras
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Sessions - Plan a session at your break and invite friends. See who's going, or keep it to the people you invite. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

Screenshots

Train Station4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Station at none against Kaiyo's 2. Kaiyo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). On price, ads, 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. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Train Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Station ships an update every 17 months, Kaiyo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Train Station versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain StationKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArbox LTDAlberto Charabati

In-app purchases

None

Train Station

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99

Questions

Is Train Station free?
Train Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Station or Kaiyo have ads?
Neither Train Station nor Kaiyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Station or Kaiyo?
Train Station ships an update every 17 months, and Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Train Station was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kaiyo on October 30, 2026.

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