Comparison

PaddleMate vs Paddle Tracker

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

Head to head
About

PaddleMate

This performance measurement system uses hardware sensors and software to help kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat, and rowing athletes track and improve their sport performance. Coaches can monitor athlete development, view live data from the water, and provide real-time feedback.

Highlights
  • Force measurement sensor (POD)
  • GPS & data collecting unit (TRACKER)
  • Live data from the water
  • Training and race data analysis
  • Pulling force, symmetry, stroke rate tracking
  • Distance per stroke measurement
  • Heart rate monitor compatibility
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Performance measurement system specifically developed for kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat and rowing sports to objectively measure and improve the sport performance. The system consists hardware devices and software elements. Coaches can have access to their athlete's profile and see how they are developing week to week. Paddlemate can provide LIVE data from the water so coaches can see their athletes performance and give them real-time feedback. POD = Force measurement sensor TRACKER = GPS & data collecting unit Training and race data analysis and tracking: Pulling force Force curves Symmetry Stroke rate Distance per stroke measurement Speed Pace GPS-based distance tracking with all necessary data Compatibility with heart rate monitoring devices Pull and Ride!

About

Paddle Tracker

Record your water sports sessions with GPS accuracy, including distance, speed, and route. Offers real-time stats, an Apple Watch companion app, and HealthKit integration for comprehensive health insights.

Highlights
  • GPS-based tracking for paddle sports
  • Real-time speed, pace, and distance stats
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • HealthKit integration for heart rate and calories
  • Interactive maps and saved routes
  • Real-time weather conditions
Features
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Make every paddle count. Paddle Track records your SUP, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard sessions with precise GPS. See speed, pace, distance, route, and live stats while you are on the water, then review every adventure on an interactive map. TRACK EVERY SESSION • GPS tracking for SUP, kayak, canoe, and more • Real-time speed, pace, distance, and route • Session history and progress tracking • Interactive maps and saved routes PADDLE WITH APPLE WATCH • Start and record sessions from your wrist • Independent GPS tracking without carrying your iPhone • Heart-rate and calorie data through HealthKit PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Check real-time weather and wind conditions • Review your sessions and performance over time • Built for relaxed outings, training sessions, and races Whether you are exploring calm water or training for your next challenge, Paddle Track keeps every route and result together. Download Paddle Track and make every paddle count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PaddleMate4 screens
Paddle Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaddleMate at 100% against Paddle Tracker's 0%. PaddleMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Paddle Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. Paddle Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. PaddleMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaddleMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paddle Tracker has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PaddleMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paddle Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaddleMate ships an update monthly, Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PaddleMate versus Paddle Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddleMatePaddle Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaddlemate Kft.Igor Cuiumju

Customer experience

PaddleMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Paddle Tracker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PaddleMate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Paddle Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Paddle Track - Weekly Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Paddle Track - Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PaddleMate free?
PaddleMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paddle Tracker free?
Paddle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PaddleMate or Paddle Tracker?
PaddleMate is rated higher. PaddleMate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Paddle Tracker averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do PaddleMate or Paddle Tracker have ads?
PaddleMate shows ads; Paddle Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, PaddleMate or Paddle Tracker?
PaddleMate ships an update monthly, and Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, PaddleMate was updated on October 6, 2026 and Paddle Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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