WindsUp vs KiteCalc
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
KiteCalc
This app helps kiteboarders and kitesurfers determine the optimal kite and board sizes based on their weight and wind speed. It offers three calculators for kite size, wind speed range, and board dimensions, supporting both imperial and metric units for a personalized experience.
- Kite size recommendations
- Rideable wind range calculator
- Board dimension suggestions
- Imperial and metric unit support
- Trainer kite recommendations
- Open-source calculation engine
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Know what to fly before you hit the water. KiteCalc is a fast, simple calculator for kiteboarders and kitesurfers. Enter your weight and the wind speed, and get instant recommendations for kite size, board dimensions, and rideable wind ranges, tailored to your setup and conditions. THREE CALCULATORS IN ONE APP Kite Size: Enter your weight and wind speed to get the ideal kite size plus a recommended range. Covers light wind through strong wind conditions so you always pick the right kite from your quiver. Wind Speed: Already know your kite size? Enter it with your weight to see the wind range where that kite performs best, including minimum and maximum rideable speeds. Board Size: Get board length, width, and thickness recommendations for beginner, light wind, normal, and strong wind conditions based on your weight. BUILT FOR THE BEACH - Imperial and metric units: switches automatically based on your locale - Trainer kite recommendations for riders just getting started - Enter your weight once and it syncs across all calculators - No account required, no ads, no tracking Based on proven kiteboarding formulas trusted by the community. The calculation engine is open source at github.com/dornad/KiteboardingKit. Whether you're a beginner figuring out your first kite or an experienced rider dialing in your quiver for the day, KiteCalc gives you the answer in seconds. DISCLAIMER KiteCalc recommendations are based on general formulas and are intended as a starting point. Actual conditions vary. Always use your own judgment, ride within your ability, and follow local safety guidelines. This app is not a substitute for professional instruction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KiteCalc at every 3 weeks against WindsUp's every 17 months. WindsUp's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WindsUp against 5.0 for KiteCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, KiteCalc every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | WindsUp | KiteCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Sharpe | Daniel Rodriguez |
Customer experience
WindsUp
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In-app purchases
WindsUp
No in-app purchases
KiteCalc
No in-app purchases









