Hoolan vs Wake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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.
Wake
This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.
- Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success)
- Real-time session tracking with trick logging
- Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally
- Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library
- Weather condition tracking for favorite spots
- Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts
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Ride better and jump higher with Wake. The only wakeboarding app with automatic jump detection. Track every session, measure your progression, and discover 1,000+ spots worldwide. AUTOMATIC JUMP DETECTION Wear your Apple Watch and ride. Wake detects every jump in real time and classifies it, from straight airs to spins, inverts and switch tricks. See the height, rotation, approach and landing of each one. The only app with jump detection built specifically for wakeboarding. Works for cable parks and boat riding. SESSION TRACKING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Log every trick you attempt. Mark successes and failures. Add videos and notes so future sessions build on real experience, not guesswork. Your entire session history syncs to your account for long-term progression tracking. DISCOVER WAKEBOARDING SPOTS Access the world's largest database of wakeboarding locations. Cable parks, boat charters, and hidden spots across 100+ countries, on a full-screen map. View weather forecasts and contact info. MASTER NEW TRICKS Browse the most comprehensive wakeboarding trick library. From beginner surface tricks to advanced inverts and spins. Clear instructions for cable and boat styles. Track which tricks you've landed. TRACK WEATHER CONDITIONS Add your favorite spots to Home Screen widgets and see their weather forecast at a glance, so you know when conditions are perfect. BUILT BY WAKEBOARDERS Wake is created by a small team of passionate riders who want to see the sport grow. We're continuously adding spots, improving features, and listening to our community. Questions? Use the Help & Support section in-app for assistance. ======================== Wake's free version is completely ad-free, offering unlimited session recording, spot conditions, seasonal insights, trick lists, and more. Upgrade to Wake Premium to unlock powerful features and performance insights: • Add videos to your session recordings. • View detailed jump analysis from your Apple Watch. • Sync session videos to your account. • Access videos from past sessions. If you purchase Wake Premium, payment will be charged to your App Store account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you turn off auto-renew. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://get-wake.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://get-wake.com/legal/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hoolan at 4.9 against Wake's 4.3. Hoolan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (72 vs 7). Wake's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Hoolan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hoolan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoolan has 72 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, Wake every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hoolan | Wake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (72 ratings) — better | 4.3 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoolan Ltd | Gasper Kolenc |
Customer experience
Hoolan
Wake
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
Wake
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hoolan
No in-app purchases
Wake
- Wake Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year









