Comparison

Windsurfing Tricktionary vs SurfBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Windsurfing Tricktionary

This app offers advanced windsurfing coaching with instructional content, video tutorials, and personalized recommendations. Users can browse moves, create training lists, and access content offline to improve their skills.

Highlights
  • Browse and search windsurfing moves
  • Create personalized training lists
  • Get move recommendations
  • Detailed move information
  • Video tutorials and slow-motion clips
  • Offline video storage
Features
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Welcome to the next generation Tricktionary mobile app! Accessible through mobile and web is the latest high tech windsurf coaching platform presented by Tricktionary. Connected strongly to our very successful Tricktionary 3 windsurfing book, this mobile app features amazing instructional content to push your level in windsurfing further than ever imagined! The following features are currently available: - browse and search move list. - create training lists (completed, inprogress). - get Tricktionary Genius recommendations on what to learn next. - detailed information about each move, including suggested pre-moves and next steps. - see full video tutorials, super slowmotion clips and step by step galleries - store videos or step by step galleries on your device(s) as necessary for offline viewing - https://www.trickgenius.com/privacy_policycross platform: Access from web and mobile! Privacy Policy Link: https://www.trickgenius.com/privacy_policy Terms of Use (EULA) Link: https://www.trickgenius.com/terms_of_use

About

SurfBuddy

Features
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Measure your session directly with Apple Watch, with no additional tracking subscription. SurfBuddy records estimated jump height, airtime, speed, distance and your GPS route. Start a session with one tap on your wrist. Tracking keeps working when your iPhone is not connected, then syncs automatically when both devices are available again. After your ride, a clean performance dashboard shows your key metrics, top jumps and route. Your exact track stays private on your paired devices. Discover active spots, find other riders and get current conditions from people on the water through spot chats. Plan together or start immediately. Choose which details you share. Report inappropriate content, block users and delete your account from Settings. SurfBuddy helps arrange shared sessions. Personal return reminders do not replace rescue or emergency services.

Screenshots

Windsurfing Tricktionary4 screens
SurfBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfBuddy at none against Windsurfing Tricktionary's 6. SurfBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Windsurfing Tricktionary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Windsurfing Tricktionary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. SurfBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windsurfing Tricktionary ships an update every 2 months, SurfBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Windsurfing Tricktionary versus SurfBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsurfing TricktionarySurfBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTricktionary GmbHSebastian Herrig

Bugs and requests

Windsurfing Tricktionary

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Most videos do not open
  • In-app subscription not working
  • App video on iPhone not working (landscape mode)
  • Updates of move packages not working
  • App stuck on loading bar
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  • Paid premium content inaccessible after account reset
  • Login not possible
  • Old paid subscriptions disappearing
  • New paid modules disappearing
  • App freezes on certain moves
  • Paid video section not working
  • App closes after exiting video
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Videos freeze the app

Requested features

14 requests
  • Update outdated videos
  • Improve app stability
  • Fix subscription issues
  • Add French language version
  • Allow scrolling video in landscape
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  • Revert account resets
  • Make content more affordable
  • Add audio commentary to videos
  • Improve video transport controls
  • Allow transferring downloads between devices
  • Add iPad/universal app version
  • Add difficulty level table
  • Add overview of mastered maneuvers
  • Allow undoing checked moves

SurfBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Windsurfing Tricktionary

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Jumping$9.99
  • Non-jumping$9.99
  • Wave$9.99
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  • Premium Subscription 12 Months$21.99
  • Premium Subscription 24 Months$34.99
None

SurfBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windsurfing Tricktionary free?
Windsurfing Tricktionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SurfBuddy free?
SurfBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windsurfing Tricktionary or SurfBuddy have ads?
Neither Windsurfing Tricktionary nor SurfBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windsurfing Tricktionary or SurfBuddy?
Windsurfing Tricktionary ships an update every 2 months, and SurfBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, Windsurfing Tricktionary was updated on November 1, 2026 and SurfBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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