Comparison

Fliteboard vs Gold Coast Waves

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

Head to head
About

Fliteboard

Enhance your assisted foiling experience with performance analytics, wave riding data, and video guides. Connect with a global community to share riding spots, view sessions, and compete on leaderboards. Keep your equipment updated with the latest software for an improved on and off-water experience.

Highlights
  • Performance analytics
  • Wave riding data
  • Video guides
  • Community sharing
  • Global leaderboards
  • Warranty registration
  • Software updates
Features
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Find Freedom. Take Flite. Fliteboard & FLITELab* Take your assisted foiling to the next level with new rider features and performance analytics including wave riding data, video guides and warranty registration. Connect with the global Flite community, share your favourite spots to ride, see where others are riding and compete in online leaderboards. Relax, you’ve got this. FEATURES & BENEFITS * Customisable ride data (km/h, mph, knots, ºC, ºF, Kelvin) * Unlock new rider features such as Wave Mode * Track and share rides with the global community * View community sessions * Compete in global leaderboards * Register warranty - Secure user profiles & privacy settings * Help & support * Video guides Use Flite App to keep your Fliteboard, AMP_Board, Flite Controller and LAUNCHPad updated with the latest software to enhance your experience on and off the water.

About

Gold Coast Waves

This app offers a streamlined surf experience specifically for the Gold Coast. It provides essential, real-time surf data with a simple interface, focusing on accuracy and user privacy. Future updates will include local event information and service listings.

Highlights
  • Simple interface
  • Gold Coast exclusive focus
  • Real-time surf data
  • Ad-free experience
  • No notifications
  • Privacy guaranteed
Features
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Surf Simplicity at Its Best — Exclusively for Gold Coast Riders! Are you tired of complicated surf apps cluttered with unnecessary features? Welcome to the most straightforward surf app designed just for the Gold Coast. Why You'll Love This App: - Super Simple Interface: Get all the essential surf data without the fuss. - Gold Coast Exclusive: Focused solely on the Gold Coast for pinpoint accuracy. - Completely Free: No fees, no subscriptions—100% free, always. - Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted browsing with zero advertisements. - No Notifications: We respect your peace—no push notifications or alerts. - Privacy Guaranteed: We collect no data. Your information stays with you. - Real-Time Open-Source Data: Access precise, up-to-the-minute surf conditions powered by reliable open-source resources. Coming Soon: - Local Events: Stay updated on community gatherings and festivals happening around the Gold Coast. - Useful Information: Find surfboard rental locations, surf schools, and other essential services right at your fingertips. Whether you're a local legend or a visitor eager to catch your first wave, our app provides the vital information you need without any distractions. Download Now and Experience Surfing Made Simple!

Screenshots

Fliteboard4 screens
Gold Coast Waves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gold Coast Waves at 5.0 against Fliteboard's 3.1. Gold Coast Waves also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). Fliteboard's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gold Coast Waves holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fliteboard has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Fliteboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gold Coast Waves's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fliteboard versus Gold Coast Waves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFliteboardGold Coast Waves
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (21 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFliteboard Pty LtdTom N

Customer experience

Fliteboard

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%

Gold Coast Waves

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fliteboard

No in-app purchases

None

Gold Coast Waves

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fliteboard free?
Fliteboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gold Coast Waves free?
Gold Coast Waves is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fliteboard or Gold Coast Waves?
Gold Coast Waves is rated higher. Fliteboard averages 3.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Gold Coast Waves averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fliteboard or Gold Coast Waves have ads?
Neither Fliteboard nor Gold Coast Waves shows ads.

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