Comparison

WindsUp vs Kiteloopers

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

Kiteloopers

Features
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Kiteloopers is the all-in-one app for kitesurfers (but also wing, foil, windsurfing): plan your sessions, discover new spots, and connect with riders worldwide — all in a modern, fluid experience built around interactive maps. PLAN EVERY SESSION - Live wind conditions and multi-day forecasts/stats for every spot, powered by Windguru and Windy - Interactive maps for nearby spots right on the home screen - Visualization of navigation, launch, and danger zones, restricted areas, and more - Personalized wind alerts so you never miss a session - Thermal wind per spot — probability, timing, and daily strength (BETA) - Live water temperature, air temperature, tides, and weather at a glance DISCOVER SPOTS WORLDWIDE - Thousands of spots with detailed info pages - Spots grouped by destination for easy planning - Powerful global search by spot, destination, or country - Smart suggestions of spots, schools, instructors, and trip organizers matched to your style RIDE TOGETHER - Plan your trips and start a session on arrival to let the community know you're on the water - Redesigned community spaces for discussion, event planning, and local listings - Classifieds: carpooling, lost & found, events, and gear for sale - Private friend groups (invite-only) or public community with favorite spots, member maps, and leaderboards - Share photos and videos with wind details, and match with riders who share your style QUIVER - Manage your quiver - Sell your gear or find great deals with confidence - Find a nearby shop or repairer when you need one PROGRESS & TRICKS - Track your performance — tricks you've mastered or are still learning - Log, tag, and share your tricks on video - Learn from instructor-led video courses - Discover other riders' trick clips, and get yours validated by community votes - Spot challenges and leaderboards for the best tricks Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kiteloopers.com/en/legal/privacy

Screenshots

WindsUp3 screens
Kiteloopers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindsUp at none against Kiteloopers's 2. Kiteloopers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kiteloopers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WindsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, Kiteloopers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
WindsUp versus Kiteloopers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsUpKiteloopers
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSteven SharpeSCHMITT OLIVIER

In-app purchases

None

WindsUp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiteloopers

Subscriptions2
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is WindsUp free?
WindsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiteloopers free?
Kiteloopers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WindsUp or Kiteloopers have ads?
Neither WindsUp nor Kiteloopers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindsUp or Kiteloopers?
WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, and Kiteloopers every 4 days. Most recently, WindsUp was updated on September 14, 2026 and Kiteloopers on September 11, 2026.

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