Comparison

Hoolan vs thinAir

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

thinAir

Features
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thinAir sports is a Adaptive Altitude Training system designed to help you make the your body be the best it can be. This app will allow you to see your development and watch your progress through each of your sessions.

Screenshots

Hoolan4 screens
thinAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: thinAir at 13.0 against Hoolan's 16.0. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hoolan versus thinAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoolanthinAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoolan LtdElectromech Assemblies Ltd

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

thinAir

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hoolan

No in-app purchases

None

thinAir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoolan free?
Hoolan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is thinAir free?
thinAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoolan or thinAir have ads?
Neither Hoolan nor thinAir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoolan or thinAir?
Hoolan ships an update every 2 months, and thinAir every 2 months. Most recently, Hoolan was updated on October 25, 2026 and thinAir on October 5, 2026.

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