Comparison

Hoolan vs WindsUp

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

Head to head
About

Hoolan

This app tracks and analyzes kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and windsurfing sessions. It provides detailed statistics on jumps, speed, and transitions, helping users monitor their progress and improve their performance. Sessions can be logged with weather and equipment details, and achievements can be shared.

Highlights
  • Session tracking via Apple Watch or Garmin
  • Detailed performance statistics (jumps, speed, transitions)
  • Log sessions with spot, wind, and kit details
  • Compare sessions and view progression over time
  • Share session achievements on social media
  • Export data in GPX format
  • Health data integration (heart rate, calories)
Features
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Hoolan is a FREE performance tracking and analysis app for kitesurfers, wingfoilers and windsurfers who want to track their sessions, share the stoke with their friends and improve every time they ride. Track directly from your Apple Watch or Garmin, see live stats while you ride and unlock detailed insights after each session. TRACK ON APPLE WATCH OR GARMIN Hoolan is built exclusively for smartwatch tracking, giving you the best experience on the water. Record your jumps and GPS tracks, and see your speed, distance and jump data live on your watch during your session. Your data automatically syncs to the phone app for detailed analysis. *No watch calibration needed to track your jumps* TRACK MULTIPLE WIND SPORTS KITE: Kiteboarding (twintip), kitesurfing (directional), kite foiling, kite buggying, kite landboarding, snowkiting WING: Wing foiling, wing SUP, snow winging, wing landboarding WINDSURF: Windsurfing, windfoiling PARAWING SAIL: Sailing, land yachting LOG & PROGRESS Track your progression over time with a full history of your sessions. - Personal bests & session bests by activity type - Log spots, wind, waves and gear - Add session notes ADVANCED PERFORMANCE STATISTICS Understand your performance: Jumps - height, airtime, jump distance, takeoff speed, max airspeed, tack & totals. Runs - distance, upwind gain, downwind gain, max speed, max speed over 100m, max speed over 500m, tack and stops. Transitions - success rate, average speed, max speed, entry & exit speed, duration, tack and stops. Health - max heart rate and calories burned. DEEP SESSION ANALYSIS Go deeper into your stats and view, filter and compare every run, transition or jump. Relive your session visually on a map, or view your statistics in a list to scan, compare and focus down on a particular aspect of your performance. RECORD HEALTH DATA Hoolan integrates with Apple's health and activity apps. Your sessions will contribute towards your activity rings and you will be able to see your heart rate and calories burned. FOLLOW FRIENDS Follow your friends, see their sessions in your feed, celebrate their achievements and fuel the stoke. SHARE YOUR SESSIONS Create shareable highlights with your session map and stats. Choose your best metrics and post directly to social media or send to friends. EXPORT YOUR DATA Direct Strava integration, Apple Health sync, GPX and FIT file exports. ACCURATE. RELIABLE. FREE - Doppler-based speed accuracy - Advanced jump detection - Optimised battery efficiency - Secure cloud storage All features are completely FREE. SUPPORTED DEVICES Garmin watches (2017+) Apple Watch (Series 4+/ watchOS 9.0 +) iPhone (iPhone 8+ / iOS 16+) PRIVACY FIRST Your data belongs to you. Sessions are private by default, and if you choose to connect with friends and share sessions, you stay in control of what's visible at all times. We do not sell or share your personal data. ABOUT HOOLAN Hoolan is built by riders, for riders. Our small, self-funded team is focused on delivering the most detailed, accurate GPS tracking, jump analytics and performance statistics - completely free from your smartwatch. No ads, no selling of user data. Every download, review and donation helps us keep building for the community.

About

WindsUp

This app helps windsurfers and kiteboarders choose the right equipment. It suggests sail area and board volume based on rider weight, wind speed, and board style. The updated version offers a unified interface for both sports and multiple wind speed units.

Highlights
  • Equipment selection for windsurfing and kiteboarding
  • Suggests sail area and board volume
  • Adjustable by rider weight
  • Adjustable by wind speed
  • Supports multiple wind speed units
  • Retains user settings
Features
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WindsUp is an iPhone & iPad App to assist windsurfers and kiteboarders with equipment selection. Given the rider’s weight (pounds or kilograms), prevailing wind speed (mph, Knots, Km/h or m/s) and style of board, this App will suggest sail area and board volume. This improved version includes: 1) A single screen for both windsurfing and kiteboarding, selectable by tapping on appropriate image 2) The ability to choose between more wind speed units 3) All user settings and inputs are retained after closing App

Screenshots

Hoolan4 screens
WindsUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hoolan at every 2 months against WindsUp's every 17 months. Hoolan also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). WindsUp's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hoolan against 5.0 for WindsUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoolan has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, WindsUp every 17 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hoolan versus WindsUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoolanWindsUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHoolan LtdSteven Sharpe

Customer experience

Hoolan

All ratings72 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%

WindsUp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hoolan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App fails to load on some Apple Watch models
  • Session stops unexpectedly mid-activity
  • Vibration notification doesn't always trigger for jumps
  • Watch crown depression accidentally stops sessions
  • Mysterious session drop-outs and data loss

Requested features

10 requests
  • Rotation/trick identification during maneuvers
  • Pumpfoiling and flatwater paddle-up tracking
  • Social leaderboards and friend activity feeds
  • Easy session editing/cropping to remove driving home
  • Garmin watch compatibility
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  • Session sharing via text/messaging
  • Average heart rate statistics
  • Automatic Strava upload
  • Port/starboard tack and gybe differentiation
  • User accounts with better profile management

WindsUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hoolan

No in-app purchases

None

WindsUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoolan free?
Hoolan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindsUp free?
WindsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoolan or WindsUp?
WindsUp is rated higher. Hoolan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while WindsUp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hoolan or WindsUp have ads?
Neither Hoolan nor WindsUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoolan or WindsUp?
Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, and WindsUp every 17 months. Most recently, Hoolan was updated on November 3, 2026 and WindsUp on November 3, 2026.

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