# Go Paddling vs Bixpy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bixpy at 100% against Go Paddling's 48%. Bixpy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Go Paddling's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Bixpy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Paddling has 208 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Go Paddling's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bixpy's.

Go Paddling ships an update fortnightly, Bixpy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Paddling | Bixpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-paddling/id505471592/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bixpy/id6445811818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VerticalScope Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412489072) | [Bixpy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673928038) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Paddling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-paddling/id505471592)

Discover over 25,000 paddling locations for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Find nearby spots with user comments and trip reports, or contribute your own discoveries. Get on the water easily with this comprehensive guide.

**Highlights:** 25,000+ paddling locations, Find nearby spots, User comments and trip reports, Add new locations, Supports kayak, canoe, SUP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for finding kayak/SUP launch sites
- 💡 Allows users to add new locations and photos
- 🚀 Helpful for planning trips and finding new places to paddle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs after recent updates
- ⚠️ Outdated information and lack of user engagement
- 🗺️ Missing key details like water conditions, hazards, and amenities

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with submitting new locations and photos
- App crashing when trying to access location details
- Incorrect or missing information for some launch sites

**Requested features**

- Add ability to plan routes and calculate distance/time
- Implement filters to search by water type, difficulty, and amenities
- Allow users to mark locations as visited and leave detailed reviews


### Bixpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bixpy/id6445811818)

Connect to Bixpy Outboard batteries to update firmware or access support. This app facilitates battery management and provides a platform for submitting repair or warranty claims.

**Highlights:** Connect to Bixpy Outboard batteries, Update battery firmware, Launch support tickets, Submit repair claims, Submit warranty claims

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Paddling free?

Go Paddling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bixpy free?

Bixpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Go Paddling or Bixpy?

Bixpy is rated higher. Go Paddling averages 3.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Bixpy averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Go Paddling or Bixpy have ads?

Go Paddling shows ads; Bixpy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Paddling or Bixpy?

Go Paddling ships an update fortnightly, and Bixpy every 4 weeks. Most recently, Go Paddling was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bixpy on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*