Kiteguide vs Kite & Windsurfing Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Kiteguide | Kite & Windsurfing Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | approppo GmbH | stoked publications |
Customer experience
Kiteguide
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In-app purchases
Kiteguide
No in-app purchases
Kite & Windsurfing Guide
- Europe$2.991 Month
- World$3.991 Month
- Europe7 Days trial$10.001 Year
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- World7 Days trial$14.001 Year
- 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
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