The Surfr. App vs ThinkerRide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Surfr. App
Track your performance in wind sports like kiteboarding and wingfoiling. Record jumps, airtime, speed, and routes, then analyze your progress with detailed insights. Compete on leaderboards and connect with a community of wind sport enthusiasts.
- Performance tracking for wind sports
- Record jumps, airtime, and speed
- Detailed session analysis
- Global and local leaderboards
- GPS location sharing
- Community connection
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Surfr is your all-in-one companion for wind sports — built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, and anyone who lives for the wind. Whether you're looking for a new spot, mid-session on the water, or reviewing your performance afterward, Surfr gives you everything you need to make the most of every session. TRACK AND ANALYSE YOUR SESSIONS Record your sessions using your iPhone or Apple Watch with GPS tracking, automatic jump detection, and real-time stats. Review your height, airtime, speed, and distance after every ride. Watch a full replay of your session, explore an interactive map of your track, and share your best moments with the community. DISCOVER THE BEST SPOTS Browse an interactive map of wind sport spots worldwide. See real-time wind conditions, live forecasts, and webcam feeds right on the map. Live user pins show you who's out on the water right now, so you always know where the action is. STAY SAFE Surfr. is the first app that enables touch-free, live communication on the water, between people on the water, and between the water and at home. Including features that allow the user to make an alarm or trace another person in case of emergency. Set up your safety contacts and we share your 'beacon' the moment you hit the water, allowing your contacts to follow you and your well-being, as well as communicate with you. WIND FORECASTS YOU CAN TRUST Get detailed, hour-by-hour wind forecasts for any spot, powered by multiple forecast models. Set custom wind alerts so you're the first to know when conditions hit your sweet spot. Never miss a window again. COMPETE Join live competitions at spots near you. The Surfr. app lets you compete with fellow riders based on your actual recorded performance — no judges needed. Check leaderboards, track your ranking, and discover active competitions at spots worldwide. GEAR UP YOUR KITE BAG Manage your full equipment inventory. Log your kites, boards, and gear. Get size recommendations based on wind conditions so you always rig the right setup. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Follow friends, like their sessions, and leave comments. The "For You" feed surfaces the most relevant sessions from the global Surfr community. Share your personal records and leaderboard moments. SURFR PLUS & PRO Want to go further? Surfr Plus unlocks more of what you love, and Surfr Pro gives you the full experience — advanced analytics, detailed forecasts, wind alerts, and everything you need to ride at your best. Start riding smarter. Download Surfr today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ThinkerRide
Connect your phone to your vehicle's equipment for intelligent riding. Access navigation, receive call reminders, and track detailed cycling data like speed, mileage, and power. Explore your riding journey with smart features.
- Intelligent device interconnection
- Vehicle instrument navigation
- Call and message reminders
- Real-time riding data tracking
- Cycling route and map display
- Vehicle fault information
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[device connection]: intelligent interconnection between mobile phone and vehicle equipment, vehicle binding, non inductive connection and automatic interconnection; [cycling navigation]: vehicle instrument navigation, road condition, positioning, map route [call reminder]: the call information of mobile phone is reminded, displayed and rejected in the vehicle instrument; [mobile push]: push vehicle instrument by SMS message and push vehicle instrument by mobile app message; [riding data]: speed per hour, high speed per hour, riding mileage, total mileage, power, fault information; [cycling track]: cycling route, cycling map, cycling time, cycling duration, cycling speed and cycling mileage More wonderful things are waiting for you to discover, and explore the wisdom life of riding together with Thinkerride
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Surfr. App at 69% against ThinkerRide's 0%. The Surfr. App also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). ThinkerRide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month and ThinkerRide sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Surfr. App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Surfr. App has 202 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of The Surfr. App's written reviews are positive against 0% of ThinkerRide's.
The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, ThinkerRide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Surfr. App | ThinkerRide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (202 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 202 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lubbertus Vuijk | Chongqing Thinkerride Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
The Surfr. App
ThinkerRide
In-app purchases
The Surfr. App
- Surfr Plus - Monthly14 Days trial$4.691 Month
- Surfr PRO - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Surfr Plus Annual14 Days trial$28.991 Year
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- Surfr PRO - Annually14 Days trial$64.991 Year
ThinkerRide
- Navigation Package$0.49
- 柔性屏元素购买$0.99
- 流量包 10MB$1.90
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- Navigation Package$1.99
- Mapbox$1.99
- Mapbox$2.99
- 流量包 20MB$3.90
- 流量包 30MB$5.90
- NavigationPackage04$6.90
- 地图包(一个月)$7.99
- NavigationPackage01$7.99
- 车辆远程控制包100次$9.90
- NavigationPackage05$9.90
- 续费1年$29.90
- 地图包(半年)$41.99
- 智能服务包年费$49.90
- 续费2年$49.90
- 地图包(一年)$79.99









