Comparison

Kiteguide vs Pumpfoil

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

Pumpfoil

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a recording device for pump-foiling, a windless, wave-less, and motor-free hydrofoil sport powered by rhythmic pumping. It tracks GPS, heart rate, and acceleration, with detailed analysis and community features available on its website.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS, heart rate, and acceleration tracking
  • Configurable data fields and swipeable pages
  • Optional vibration alerts for speed limits
  • Background workout recording
  • Foiling phase and distance analysis
  • Speed, glide phases, pump frequency, and count
  • Map tracking with color-coded data
Features
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Pumpfoil macht deine Apple Watch zum Aufnahmegerät fürs Pump-Foiling – Hydrofoil ohne Wind, Wellen oder Motor, allein durch rhythmisches Pumpen. AUF DER UHR • GPS-Track, Herzfrequenz und rohe Beschleunigung in Echtzeit • Konfigurierbare Datenfelder, wischbare Seiten (Geschwindigkeit, 3-s-Speed, Ø/Max, Puls, Zeit, Distanz, Uhrzeit) • Farbcodierte Werte und optionaler Vibrationsalarm bei Tempo-Grenzen • Läuft als Workout zuverlässig im Hintergrund weiter AUSWERTUNG AUF PUMPFOIL.ORG • Erkennung der Foiling-Phasen und gefahrene Foiling-Distanz • Geschwindigkeit, Gleitphasen, Pump-Frequenz und Pump-Anzahl • Track auf der Karte, eingefärbt nach Tempo/Puls/Pump-Frequenz • Persönliche Rekorde, Verlauf, Foil-Datenbank und theoretische Leistung • Community: Spots, Sessions und Chat SO FUNKTIONIERT'S Kostenloses Konto anlegen Aufnahme starten, foilen, stoppen – der Rest läuft automatisch FAIR & OFFEN • Immer kostenlos, keine Werbung, keine In-App-Käufe • Deine Daten werden nicht an Dritte verkauft Hinweis: Die Aufnahme erfolgt auf der Uhr, die ausführliche Analyse und Visualisierung findest du in der App.

Screenshots

Kiteguide4 screens
Pumpfoil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pumpfoil at every 3 days against Kiteguide's every 15 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kiteguide against 5.0 for Pumpfoil. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, Pumpfoil every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kiteguide versus Pumpfoil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteguidePumpfoil
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerapproppo GmbHSmartKomm GmbH

Customer experience

Kiteguide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pumpfoil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kiteguide

No in-app purchases

None

Pumpfoil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiteguide free?
Kiteguide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pumpfoil free?
Pumpfoil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiteguide or Pumpfoil?
Kiteguide and Pumpfoil are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Kiteguide or Pumpfoil have ads?
Neither Kiteguide nor Pumpfoil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiteguide or Pumpfoil?
Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, and Pumpfoil every 3 days. Most recently, Kiteguide was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pumpfoil on September 29, 2026.

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