WindsUp vs Kiteloopers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Kiteloopers
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Kiteloopers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WindsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | WindsUp | Kiteloopers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Sharpe | SCHMITT OLIVIER |
In-app purchases
WindsUp
No in-app purchases
Kiteloopers
- Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$39.991 Year








