Comparison

The Surfr. App vs Miami Wind

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking for wind sports
  • Record jumps, airtime, and speed
  • Detailed session analysis
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • GPS location sharing
  • Community connection
Features
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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/

About

Miami Wind

This app provides real-time wind conditions, gusts, direction, tides, and short-range forecasts for kiteboarders. It helps users make quick decisions about when and where to kite based on current and upcoming weather data.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind conditions
  • Gusts and wind direction
  • Tide information
  • Short-range forecast
  • Kite locations
  • Map position
Features
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Miami Wind helps kiteboarders quickly check current wind conditions, gusts, wind direction, tides, map position, and short-range forecast information before heading out. The app is built for quick pre-session decisions: whether to kite, where to kite, or whether the spot you selected still looks good based on the latest available conditions. Miami Wind combines live weather observations, public wind data, tide information, forecast data, and kiteboarding-focused wind direction guidance to help riders better understand current and upcoming conditions. The app now includes kite locations across Miami, the Florida Keys, Marco Island, and the Tampa Bay area. Miami Wind is designed for short-range checks, not multi-day trip planning. Wind readings may come from public sources located some distance from your exact spot, so local conditions may vary and should be treated as estimates.

Screenshots

The Surfr. App4 screens
Miami Wind1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Miami Wind at none against The Surfr. App's 4. Miami Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Surfr. App's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Miami Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Miami Wind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Surfr. App has 231 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, Miami Wind every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Surfr. App versus Miami Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Surfr. AppMiami Wind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (231 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLubbertus VuijkRichard Whittaker

Customer experience

The Surfr. App

All ratings202 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral10.1%
Negative21.2%

Miami Wind

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Surfr. App

Subscriptions4
  • 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
None

Miami Wind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Surfr. App free?
The Surfr. App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miami Wind free?
Miami Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Surfr. App or Miami Wind?
Miami Wind is rated higher. The Surfr. App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Miami Wind averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do The Surfr. App or Miami Wind have ads?
The Surfr. App shows ads; Miami Wind does not.
Which is updated more often, The Surfr. App or Miami Wind?
The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, and Miami Wind every 10 days. Most recently, The Surfr. App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Miami Wind on October 20, 2026.

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