Comparison

The Surfr. App vs Windy Spots

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

Windy Spots

Get hour-by-hour wind forecasts, 10-day tide curves, and real-time conditions for kitesurfing spots in Northeast and North Brazil. Includes kite-size recommendations, sunrise/sunset times, and storm risk. Features a bilingual interface and one-tap WhatsApp sharing.

Highlights
  • Hour-by-hour wind forecast
  • 10-day tide curve
  • Kite-size recommendation
  • Real-time spot conditions
  • Bilingual interface
  • WhatsApp sharing
Features
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Windy Spots brings wind forecast, tide, and real-time conditions for the top kitesurfing spots in Northeast and North Brazil, all in one place, no fuss. MAIN FEATURES: • Hour-by-hour wind forecast, several days out, with a choice of models (ECMWF, GFS, or the calibrated blend of both) • 10-day tide curve, with high and low tide times and heights marked • Kite-size recommendation for 60, 75, and 90 kg riders • Extra data per spot: sunrise/sunset, storm risk, swell, water temperature • Search by spot or sponsor, with a region filter • One-tap WhatsApp sharing with a ready-made image • Bilingual interface (Português/English) OUR PHILOSOPHY Wind and tide will always be free here: no ads, no hidden subscription, no usage limit. We don't sell your data or track your behavior, see our privacy policy. Built by kitesurfers on the beaches of Maranhão and Ceará, for anyone kiting along the northeast and north coast of Brazil.

Screenshots

The Surfr. App4 screens
Windy Spots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windy Spots at none against The Surfr. App's 4. Windy Spots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, 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. The Surfr. App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.69 per month. Windy Spots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, Windy Spots every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Surfr. App versus Windy Spots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Surfr. AppWindy Spots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB29 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLubbertus VuijkAllyx Gomes

Customer experience

The Surfr. App

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

Windy Spots

Written reviews6 reviews
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

Windy Spots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Surfr. App free?
The Surfr. App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windy Spots free?
Windy Spots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Surfr. App or Windy Spots have ads?
The Surfr. App shows ads; Windy Spots does not.
Which is updated more often, The Surfr. App or Windy Spots?
The Surfr. App ships an update weekly, and Windy Spots every 11 days. Most recently, The Surfr. App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Windy Spots on October 22, 2026.

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