Comparison

Windsurfing app (Vadewind) vs Surf Session Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Windsurfing app (Vadewind)

Discover windsurfing spots with detailed local information and weather forecasts. Track and share your sessions, including real-time speed, distance, and GPS data for safety and community insights.

Highlights
  • Discover windsurfing spots
  • Detailed spot information
  • Weather forecasts
  • Track and share sessions
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Session statistics
Features
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The app you were missing for windsurfing. Discover spots and their weather forecasts, create and share your sessions with fellow windsurfers. Plus, you can also broadcast sessions in real-time. This means you can see data on speed, distance, and even the geolocation of the rider who has activated this option. For example, you'll know if your friend who just entered the water is planing or not. This will provide you with all the information you need to decide whether to hit the water or not. This also gives you an extra layer of safety at sea, as in sessions with some risk, you can alert the community to your situation and location in real time (we do not recommend taking risks under any circumstances and you should bear in mind that this option depends entirely on your phone's connection and battery, so it is not infallible, just an additional safety feature). Another important part of the app is the discovery of spots. The app has a global list of spots, dynamically growing, because users can add their favorite spots. Get to know all the detailed info of the spot written by a local and the weather forecasts from the best wind models. Just like the spots, registered users also generate data related to their activity and thanks to this, from the user account, you can access the sessions enjoyed and all the statistical data obtained as a result. For example, you can see what size sails you have used most often or the wind conditions on a specific past day. Also, which spots you have visited the most, what are your usual conditions... There are endless possibilities. In short, an app that we hope will make windsurfers have fun and gain information and safety in the water. *** The weather models data are obtained thanks to the API from Open-meteo.com, which supports us by allowing PRO access to their API. *** Note: Real-time GPS location use requires an internet connection and GPS operation in the background (with the screen off). This entails battery consumption. Therefore, we recommend that you consider your battery level when you start a session.

About

Surf Session Tracker

Features
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Catch every surf. Remember every session. Surf’sApp is the ultimate surf journal built for surfers, by surfers. Stop relying on memory—start tracking your time in the water, monitoring your board performance, and dialing in the exact tide and wind conditions that make your local spot fire. WHY SURFERS USE SURF’SAPP Most surf apps tell everyone the same forecast. Surf’sApp helps you build your own surf history — the sessions, spots, and conditions that matter to you. * What you can do - Session Logger: Record date/time, sport, duration, location, distance, wave count, wind, notes and photos. Edit anytime. - Session Checklist: Reusable, sport‑specific pre‑session checklists with quick mark/reset. - Gear Tracker: Log boards, kites, wings, foils and more. Track purchase details, specs, condition, serials, warranty, photos and usage (sessions/hours). Add maintenance and repairs. - Skill Progression & Goals: Plan skills per sport (e.g., waterstart, gybe, jump, kiteloop, tack, pump foil). Log practice, track progress, set target dates and celebrate completions. - Carbon Footprint Tracker: Estimate CO₂e from transport, electricity and gear purchases. See monthly totals with per‑category bars. Edit emission factors to match your reality. - Trip Planner: Plan destinations, dates and packing lists so you never forget a fin key again. - Surfing Glossary: Searchable A–Z of surf terms and lingo for fast learning. - Emergency Contacts & Safety Info: Tap‑to‑call ICE contacts, local safety notes and essential guidance. Download Surf'sApp now! Privacy Policy: https://www.oceanlifebusiness.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.oceanlifebusiness.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Windsurfing app (Vadewind)4 screens
Surf Session Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windsurfing app (Vadewind) at none against Surf Session Tracker's 2. Windsurfing app (Vadewind) also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). Surf Session Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. Surf Session Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Windsurfing app (Vadewind) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windsurfing app (Vadewind) ships an update every 3 months, Surf Session Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) versus Surf Session Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsurfing app (Vadewind)Surf Session Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPortfolio Multimedia SLOCEANLIFE

In-app purchases

None

Windsurfing app (Vadewind)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Surf Session Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Windsurfing app (Vadewind) free?
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surf Session Tracker free?
Surf Session Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Windsurfing app (Vadewind) or Surf Session Tracker have ads?
Neither Windsurfing app (Vadewind) nor Surf Session Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windsurfing app (Vadewind) or Surf Session Tracker?
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) ships an update every 3 months, and Surf Session Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Windsurfing app (Vadewind) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Surf Session Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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