Train Station vs Kaiyo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Station
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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.
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.
- Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
- Nearest Spot Finder
- Session Planning & Invites
- Apple Watch Integration
- Add Custom Surf Spots
- Live Surf Cameras
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Train Station asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Train Station | Kaiyo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arbox LTD | Alberto Charabati |
In-app purchases
Train Station
No in-app purchases
Kaiyo
- Tip The Developer$4.99
- Tip the Developer$4.99









