Comparison

Kiteguide vs Foil Mates

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

Head to head
About

Kiteguide

This app provides an overview of current conditions for kite, windsurf, and wingfoil spots in Switzerland, with detailed forecasts for the coming days. It includes a map view with daily recommendations, a list of all spots, and current weather data.

Highlights
  • Map overview with daily spot recommendations
  • List view of all spots
  • Current meteo data
  • Personal list of favorite spots
  • Four-day wind forecasts
  • Zone information (launch, land, setup)
  • Units for Beaufort, knots, and km/h
Features
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Der Kiteguide bietet einen Überblick über die aktuellen Verhältnisse aller Kite-, Windsurf- und Wingfoilspots in der Schweiz mit detaillierten Prognosen für die nächsten Tage. - Kartenübersicht inkl. tagesaktuellen Empfehlungen pro Spot (Sommer/Winter) - Listenansicht aller Spots - Aktuelle Meteo-Daten von unhooked.ch - Persönliche Liste von markierten Spots - Windrichtung und Windstärke pro Spot für die nächsten vier Tage - Übersichtskarten mit Zonen-Infos (Startzone, Landezone, Aufbauzone etc.) - Einstellung für Beaufort, Knoten und km/h - Nützliche Zusatzinfos zu Anfahrt, allgemeinen Windverhältnissen sowie Regeln und Spotbeschreibungen.

About

Foil Mates

Features
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Discover Spots. Foil. Connect | Since 2024 Foil Mates is the all-in-one pump foiling app for discovering foil spots, planning sessions, tracking progress and connecting with riders worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a dock start, checking wind and water conditions or asking the foil community for advice, everything you need is in one place. FIND FOIL SPOTS Discover pump foil, e-foil and downwind spots around the world. Find docks, drop-start locations, beaches and other launch options. Check local details, access information, water depth and rider tips. Save your favourite spots and explore new places to foil. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log sessions without a sports watch. Track visits, starts, hours and distance. Follow your personal progress and compare with riders worldwide. SEE WHO’S OUT FOILING Check the live dashboard for your favourite spots. See who is riding and decide whether to join. Avoid a crowded dock or find Mates for your next session. FOR EMERGENCIES ON THE WATER Get step-by-step rescue and first-aid guidance when every second counts. Call emergency services directly – Foil Mates selects the right number wherever you are. Use the built-in CPR beat and find nearby defibrillators on the map. CHAT WITH RIDERS Chat with riders without sharing your phone number. Join spot chats and interest groups. Plan sessions, swap tips or simply talk foil. Add social media links to your profile. CLUBS, SCHOOLS & SHOPS Discover foil clubs and associations around the world. Find pump foiling schools, coaches and places to learn. Locate shops for foil gear, spare parts and rentals. Add clubs and help grow the local foil community. FORUM FOR RIDERS Ask questions about technique, foil gear, travel and repairs. Share plans, findings and useful local knowledge. Keep discussions organised by topic instead of losing answers in endless chat feeds. SHARE NEWS IN YOUR FEED Post events, competitions, records, inventions and community news. Ask the big questions shaping pump foiling and the wider foil sports community. Discover what other riders are building, planning and discussing. SPEAKS SIX LANGUAGES Use Foil Mates in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch. Choose your preferred language in the menu. Get notifications and shared links in your language too. BETTER CHATS React to messages instantly with emojis. Chat with Mates, groups and spot communities more easily. Enjoy clearer navigation and a smoother chat experience. BUILT FOR FOILERS Enjoy dark mode, improved map stability, more accurate distance calculations, wildlife avatars, helpful FAQs and a smoother experience across the app. Download Foil Mates and discover new spots, plan better sessions and connect with the pump foil community.

Screenshots

Kiteguide4 screens
Foil Mates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Foil Mates at every 3 weeks against Kiteguide's every 15 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, Foil Mates every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kiteguide versus Foil Mates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteguideFoil Mates
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerapproppo GmbHFoil Mates

In-app purchases

None

Kiteguide

No in-app purchases

None

Foil Mates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiteguide free?
Kiteguide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foil Mates free?
Foil Mates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kiteguide or Foil Mates have ads?
Neither Kiteguide nor Foil Mates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiteguide or Foil Mates?
Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, and Foil Mates every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kiteguide was updated on October 21, 2026 and Foil Mates on October 21, 2026.

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