WindsUp vs eFoil Guide
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
eFoil Guide
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Discover eFoils. Find spots. Plan your ride. The eFoil Guide is the most complete eFoil reference app — built by E-SURFER, Europe's #1 eFoil specialist since 2017. Whether you're curious about eFoils, planning your first lesson, or searching for new riding spots around the world — this app has everything you need. — FIND SPOTS WORLDWIDE — Explore an interactive map with eFoil spots from across the globe. Filter by: • Spots — open water riding locations • Schools — certified eFoil instructors • Dealers — where to buy • Test Centers — try before you buy Tap any spot for photos, ratings, and instant navigation via Apple Maps or Google Maps. — COMPLETE EFOIL GUIDE — 13 expert-written chapters covering everything you need to know: 1. What is an eFoil? 2. How does an eFoil work? 3. Choosing the right eFoil 4. eFoil brands compared 5. Safety & equipment 6. First steps on an eFoil 7. Learning to eFoil 8. Advanced riding techniques 9. Maintenance & care 10. eFoil accessories 11. eFoil schools & lessons 12. Rules & regulations 13. The future of eFoils Written by Andreas Lakeberg — GFA board member, eFoil instructor, and one of the world's most experienced eFoil riders. — GEAR & SHOP — Handpicked selection of the best eFoils and accessories — with direct links to e-surfer.com, Europe's most trusted eFoil shop. — WHY TRUST US? — E-SURFER launched the world's first eFoil blog and YouTube channel in 2017. We've personally tested every major eFoil brand, trained hundreds of riders, and run eFoil schools across Europe and beyond. This app is the mobile extension of that expertise — free for every eFoil enthusiast on the planet. LANGUAGES: English and German — automatically selected based on your device settings. FREE. No subscription. No ads. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eFoil Guide at daily against WindsUp's every 17 months. eFoil Guide also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WindsUp ships an update every 17 months, eFoil Guide daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindsUp | eFoil Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Sharpe | Lakeberg GmbH |
In-app purchases
WindsUp
No in-app purchases
eFoil Guide
No in-app purchases









