Comparison

WindsUp vs WindsportTracker

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

Head to head
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

About

WindsportTracker

Track and analyze your performance in over 10 watersports with precise GPS data. Automatically detect maneuvers, analyze speed and flight time, and monitor long-term progress. Document and compare your gear for objective insights.

Highlights
  • GPS recording for multiple watersports
  • Automatic maneuver detection
  • Speed and flight time analysis
  • Long-term progress tracking
  • Gear documentation and comparison
  • Session notes and export
Features
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The GPS tracking & analysis app for wingfoiling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and 10+ more watersports. Wingfoiling, windsurfing and kitesurfing is more than sport – it's a feeling. But back on the beach, your impression can be deceiving. WindsportTracker shows you objectively how well you really performed – with precise GPS data and algorithms refined for over 10 years specifically for watersports. RECORDING & IMPORT: • GPS recording via iPhone or Apple Watch – works offline without cellular connection. • File import: Import sessions from other devices as GPX, FIT, TCX or SBP files. • Track editor: Trim the start or end of your track – e.g. when you forgot to stop recording after your session. ANALYSIS & PROGRESS: • Maneuver detection: Automatic detection of tacks, jibes, power jibes and 360s. Compare your success rate on starboard vs. port to identify and train your weak side. • Speed analysis: Top speed, average and peak speeds for 2s, 5s, 10s, 500m, 1NM and alpha runs. Perfect for speed sailors and regattas. • Planing & flight time: See how long and how far you were planing or flying vs. in displacement mode – whether on a foil or classic planing. • Wave ride stats: Number, length and type of your wave rides – from your best wave to your longest ride. • Long-term progress: Track your development over weeks, months and seasons. As a beginner, see how you get on the plane or on the foil faster. As an advanced rider, watch your power jibes and time on the foil improve. • Statistics: How many days were you on the water – total, per year, per month? How many jibes, power jibes, failed maneuvers? • Session notes: Rate each session and record gear settings, conditions or insights as notes. GEAR & EQUIPMENT: • Document sails, foils, boards, kites and wings. • Compare: Which setup gives you the best jibe rate? Which board gets you planing or flying fastest? Which foil works best in which conditions? • Helps with gear purchases too – see objectively which rental equipment performed better. SHARE & EXPORT: • Session screenshot: Create an image of your session and share it directly on Instagram, WhatsApp or other social media channels. • Data export: Export sessions as GPX or SBP. • Session logbook: All your sessions sorted and grouped by year and month. SUPPORTED SPORTS: Wingfoil, Pumpfoil, Windsurfing, Windfoil, Kitesurfing, Kitefoil, Sailing, Land Sailing, SUP, SUP Foil, Parawing, E-Foil – each sport with its own algorithms for maneuver detection and speed profiles. COMPATIBILITY: • iPhone & Apple Watch (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) • Import from Garmin, Suunto, Polar & Coros via GPX, FIT, TCX, SBP • Analysis on iPhone, iPad & on the web PRIVACY: Your data belongs to you. No data sales, no sharing with third parties, completely ad-free. Full control over all sessions and exports. Community and support in the WindsportTracker Forum. Detailed session analysis also available in your web browser. Available in: English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Japanese, Russian, Greek. 27-day free trial – no credit card required. Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WindsUp3 screens
WindsportTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindsUp at none against WindsportTracker's 2. WindsportTracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. WindsportTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month. WindsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WindsUp against 5.0 for WindsportTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, WindsportTracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WindsUp versus WindsportTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsUpWindsportTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB122 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSteven SharpeMatthias Koch

Customer experience

WindsUp

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

WindsportTracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WindsUp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WindsportTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.691 Month
  • Yearly$27.001 Year

Questions

Is WindsUp free?
WindsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindsportTracker free?
WindsportTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WindsUp or WindsportTracker?
WindsUp and WindsportTracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do WindsUp or WindsportTracker have ads?
Neither WindsUp nor WindsportTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindsUp or WindsportTracker?
WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, and WindsportTracker weekly. Most recently, WindsUp was updated on October 17, 2026 and WindsportTracker on October 24, 2026.

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