Comparison

Kiteguide vs Kite & Windsurfing Guide

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

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

Discover over 3,500 global spots for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling. Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts, and plan your next adventure with personalized spot recommendations based on your preferences and upcoming conditions.

Highlights
  • 3,500+ global sports locations
  • Wind and wave condition analysis
  • Up-to-the-minute wind forecasts
  • Spot filtering by preference
  • Trip planning tools
  • Local knowledge and photos
Features
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The ultimate travel guide to over 3,500 spots worldwide! Where shall I go for my next trip? And, once there: Which spot’s best today? This App has the answers! Includes all information about wind and waves, conditions in the water and ashore. Accurate first-hand local knowledge based on the legendary KITE AND WINDSURFING GUIDEs, illustrated with breathtaking photos from the world’s leading photographers. Plus in-depth analysis of wind, wave and weather conditions throughout the year make it easy to plan the best time to visit. And, of course, up-to-the-minute wind forecasts for every spot. But this completely newly developed app offers much more than ‘just’ knowledge of regions and spots. With the spot filter, you can display exactly those spots which match your preferences within a radius of your choice. Or, based on the current wind forecasts and the distance of your choice, let the app show you the spots that will work with best wind direction in the next 1, 2 or 3 days. These innovative features make the app the perfect tool for planning your trip and selecting the right spot for your next session! Free Trial! Downloading the app is free and includes two preview regions (Cape Town, South Africa & Tarifa - Strait of Gibraltar, Spain) for you to explore its ‘look and feel’ and the basic functions of the app. You can then choose between comprehensive EUROPE and WORLD packages with a monthly, annual or lifetime subscription. Content and Features: - over 3,500 spots for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling! - intuitive icons - spot characteristics from flat water to big wave at a glance - essential wind & weather info for all regions - in-depth analysis of wind and waves throughout the year and best time for your trip - current Windguru forecasts for all spots - spot search by spot characteristics and distance to your location - spot selection according to current best wind forecast for the next three days EUROPE GUIDE More than 150 regions in 20 countries, 40,000+ kilometres of coastline, over 2,500 spots. Featured countries: Ireland, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France (incl. Corsica), Spain (incl. Balearic Islands), Portugal, Italy (incl. Lake Garda, Sardinia & Sicily), Slovenia & Croatia, Greece & the Greek Islands, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Canary Islands WORLD GUIDE Contains the complete EUROPE package plus a selection of nearly 100 of planet Earth‘s finest kite & windsurfing regions; obviously suitable for wingfoiling, too! A total of 250+ regions and over 3,500 spots in 9 continental chapters: Europe, Africa, Indian Ocean, East Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, North America, Central America & Caribbean, South America Enjoy the ride and keep getting stoked!

Screenshots

Kiteguide4 screens
Kite & Windsurfing Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kiteguide at 100% against Kite & Windsurfing Guide's 43%. Kiteguide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 20). Kite & Windsurfing Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kite & Windsurfing Guide sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kiteguide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kiteguide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kite & Windsurfing Guide has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Kiteguide's written reviews are positive against 43% of Kite & Windsurfing Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, Kite & Windsurfing Guide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kiteguide versus Kite & Windsurfing Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteguideKite & Windsurfing Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerapproppo GmbHstoked publications

Customer experience

Kiteguide

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

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Kiteguide

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

Subscriptions4
  • Europe$2.991 Month
  • World$3.991 Month
  • Europe7 Days trial$10.001 Year
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  • World7 Days trial$14.001 Year
One-time16
  • World Lifetime Upgrade$4.00
  • Spot info France$4.99
  • Spot info Spain$4.99
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  • WORLD GUIDE spot info bundle upgrade (-50%)$4.99
  • Spot info Central America & Caribbean$4.99
  • Spot info North America$4.99
  • Spot info Pacific Ocean Islands$4.99
  • Spot info South America$4.99
  • Africa$8.99
  • North America$8.99
  • EUROPE GUIDE spot info bundle$8.99
  • WORLD GUIDE spot info bundle$8.99
  • Europe Lifetime$22.00
  • World Lifetime$25.00
  • EUROPE GUIDE BUNDLE$26.99
  • WORLD GUIDE BUNDLE$26.99

Questions

Is Kiteguide free?
Kiteguide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kite & Windsurfing Guide free?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kiteguide or Kite & Windsurfing Guide?
Kiteguide is rated higher. Kiteguide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kite & Windsurfing Guide averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Kiteguide or Kite & Windsurfing Guide have ads?
Neither Kiteguide nor Kite & Windsurfing Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiteguide or Kite & Windsurfing Guide?
Kiteguide ships an update every 15 months, and Kite & Windsurfing Guide every 2 months. Most recently, Kiteguide was updated on June 10, 2026 and Kite & Windsurfing Guide on September 2, 2026.

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