Comparison

KiteSpot vs WindPing

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

Head to head
About

KiteSpot

Discover over 8,000 kitesurfing, wingfoiling, and windsurfing spots worldwide. Find essential information on conditions, gear, accommodations, and local tips to enhance your water sports sessions.

Highlights
  • Extensive spot directory
  • School and accommodation listings
  • Wind and weather statistics
  • Gear rental information
  • Danger zone identification
  • Community-contributed tips and photos
Features
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Kitespot is the first hand-crafted tool, built over 4 years and more than 10,000 hours of REAL WORK! No AI-generated nonsense! Everything you see is manually added, checked, and continuously verified by riders who actually use it. With over 9,500 spots, schools & accommodations, it’s the largest (and probably the most accurate) platform for planning your next session. Whether you’re chasing the wind traveling or just sneaking in a session at your homespot, the KiteSpot App’s got your back. Pro or total newbie? Doesn’t matter. We built this app as kiters, because we’ve been there: lost on the beach, zero wind, weird local rules and no clue where to pump. That’s why we packed KiteSpot with everything you need: spot information, gear rentals, danger zones, beach vibes, wind stats, where to take a nap (yes, those matter too) and much more. Feel like a local anywhere, whether you're kiting, windsurfing or wingfoiling, your session deserves more than random Googling. We've got the info, you bring the stoke! And the best part? The app grows every day thanks to our amazing wind-hungry community dropping tips, photos and fresh locations. You can also chat directly on the spot, follow your favorite events and get monthly inspiration showing you where the wind blows best. So skip the guesswork, plan smarter and ride harder. Your next epic session is just a tap away. We offer the following auto-renewing subscriptions: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription KiteSpot is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Danish, and Romanian. Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [minimum version : 3.4.3]

About

WindPing

Features
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Geen eindeloos forecast-checken meer. WindPing seint je in voordat het losgaat op je spot. Dagen vooruit, niet pas als het al waait. Zie wie er gaan, plan je sessie, ga precies op tijd het water op. Voor kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingfoilers en foilers die samen het water op gaan. -- HOE WERKT HET -- - Ping wanneer het goed wordt Vertel WindPing wat voor jou werkt: windkracht, windrichting, dagen waarop je kunt. Wij seinen je in zodra de voorspelling matcht. GO, EPIC of een vooruitblik. Push of mail, jij kiest. - Per spot wat klopt Scheveningen vraagt andere richtingen dan Workum. Stel per plek in wat voor jou werkt. - Zie wie er gaan Net zo belangrijk als de wind; je vrienden. Log je sessies, deel foto's, bouw een archief van je beste dagen, en zie wie er gaan. - Dagen vooruit kijken 7-daagse voorspelling per spot. Tij-info voor zee-spots. Golfhoogte waar relevant. Geen verrassingen, wel tijd om vrij te plannen. -- ABONNEMENTEN -- - Rider (gratis) Begin met 1 spot, push- en mailalerts, sessies loggen, foto's posten en vrienden volgen. Voor wie WindPing wil proberen op zijn vaste plek. - Pro (€5,99/mnd of €49,99/jaar) Meer spots, dieper inzicht en meer manieren om je sessies vast te leggen. - 5 actieve spots - Tij-voorkeuren per spot + "perfect tij"-meldingen - Golfhoogte-info op zee-spots - Volledige wind-analyse op de Check-pagina - Filmpjes (QuickFlic) posten - Explorer (€12,99/mnd of €99,99/jaar) Alles van Pro, plus de Wind-app voor wie elke sessie wil pakken. - Onbeperkt aantal spots - EPIC-condities zelf instellen (nauwer wind- en richtingsvenster) - "Ik neem vrij voor EPIC": alerts ook op dagen die niet in je schedule staan - Explorer-badge op je profiel Abonnement verlengt automatisch tenzij je 24 uur voor de einddatum opzegt. Beheer via Instellingen > Apple ID > Abonnementen. -- GEMAAKT IN NEDERLAND -- WindPing kent de Nederlandse spots: Scheveningen, Brouwersdam, Workum, Wijk aan Zee, IJmuiden, Zandvoort, Kijkduin, Hoek van Holland. Plus 600+ internationale plekken voor wie reist. Gebouwd door een rider, voor riders. -- PRIVACY -- Wij verzamelen alleen wat nodig is. Je locatie wordt nooit opgeslagen. Geen tracking, geen advertenties, geen data-verkoop. Privacybeleid: https://windping.com/privacy -- SUPPORT -- Vragen of feedback? info@windping.com Voorwaarden: https://windping.com/voorwaarden Privacy: https://windping.com/privacy

Screenshots

KiteSpot4 screens
WindPing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WindPing at every 4 days against KiteSpot's every 2 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. KiteSpot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WindPing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KiteSpot ships an update every 2 months, WindPing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KiteSpot versus WindPing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteSpotWindPing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1716.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCMC Development GmbHFeije Kooistra

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KiteSpot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
4 purchases

WindPing

Subscriptions4
  • WindPing Pro$5.991 Month
  • WindPing Explorer$12.991 Month
  • WindPing Pro$49.991 Year
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  • WindPing Explorer$99.991 Year

Questions

Is KiteSpot free?
KiteSpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WindPing free?
WindPing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KiteSpot or WindPing have ads?
Neither KiteSpot nor WindPing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KiteSpot or WindPing?
KiteSpot ships an update every 2 months, and WindPing every 4 days. Most recently, KiteSpot was updated on November 3, 2026 and WindPing on October 31, 2026.

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