Comparison

Windsurfing app (Vadewind) vs Lohera

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

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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

Lohera

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Kite wind forecast that respects your skill. Lohera scores nearby kite spots against your IKO level, rider weight, and kite sizes, then tells you where to ride and which kite to rig. It is built for the real decision before a session: is this spot safe, is the wind right, and is it worth going now? HOW LOHERA WORKS • Find kite spots near your current location • Score each spot against wind, gusts, direction, hazards, and your profile • See which kite size fits the forecast and your quiver • Check spot details with wind windows, forecast strips, notes, and hazards • Save favourite spots and create custom wind alerts • Explore kite spots on the map before you travel PERSONALISED FOR KITERS Lohera asks for your IKO-aligned skill level, rider weight, and kite sizes. A beginner and an advanced rider should not get the same recommendation for the same conditions. Lohera is designed around that difference. FREE FEATURES • Nearby kite-spot recommendations • Today’s conditions for spots within local range • Kite-size guidance based on your profile • Map view with kite spots and conditions • Save favourite spots LOHERA PREMIUM • Forecast any kite spot, not just nearby spots • See the full 7-day outlook • Create wind alerts for saved spots • Plan sessions before the wind arrives COVERAGE Lohera includes 3,600+ kite spots worldwide, across Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, the United States, Mexico, the Philippines, Egypt, Peru, Argentina, Sri Lanka, and more. SAFETY Kitesurfing is an inherently risky sport. Lohera is a forecast and planning tool, not a replacement for local knowledge, lessons, beach rules, rescue services, or your own judgement. Always check conditions on site before launching. Privacy-first: your location is used to find nearby kite spots. We do not sell your data. Privacy Policy: https://www.lohera.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.lohera.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Windsurfing app (Vadewind)4 screens
Lohera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windsurfing app (Vadewind) at none against Lohera's 2. Windsurfing app (Vadewind) also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Lohera's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days 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. Lohera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Windsurfing app (Vadewind) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windsurfing app (Vadewind) ships an update every 3 months, Lohera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) versus Lohera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsurfing app (Vadewind)Lohera
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPortfolio Multimedia SLOU Datadaa

In-app purchases

None

Windsurfing app (Vadewind)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lohera

Subscriptions2
  • Lohera Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lohera Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Windsurfing app (Vadewind) free?
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lohera free?
Lohera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Windsurfing app (Vadewind) or Lohera have ads?
Neither Windsurfing app (Vadewind) nor Lohera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windsurfing app (Vadewind) or Lohera?
Windsurfing app (Vadewind) ships an update every 3 months, and Lohera every 10 days. Most recently, Windsurfing app (Vadewind) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lohera on October 31, 2026.

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