Water Striders vs Paddle Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Water Striders
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Water Striders — The French App Reinventing Water Sports (Available on iPhone and Apple Watch) Dive into the vibrant world of water sports with Water Striders, an app 100% created, designed, and supported in France by a team of passionate developers. Designed for both amateurs and professionals, Water Striders turns every session into a unique adventure, guided by precision, emotion, and French technology. Complete and Intuitive Tracking Track all your water activities in real time: * swimming * surfing * wing foiling * paddleboarding * kayaking * and much more Water Striders automatically records: * your route * distance covered * speed * duration * key performance metrics All with professional-grade accuracy. Advanced and Personalized Analysis Understand your progress like never before. Water Striders analyzes your data to highlight: * your strengths * areas for improvement * concrete ways to progress faster Our French team continuously improves the algorithm to provide a clear, motivating, and useful interpretation of your performance. GPS Mapping Explore new spots with confidence and share your most beautiful routes. The sea becomes your playground — with a faithful trace of every exploration. An App Created with Passion in France Water Striders is more than just an app. It’s a project born on the French Riviera, carefully developed by local programmers who live and breathe water sports. Every update, every feature, every pixel is designed here in France — with one goal: to offer you a beautiful, reliable, and inspiring experience. Your Aquatic Adventure Starts Here Download Water Striders today and turn your sessions into unforgettable moments. Dive, explore, feel the thrill — and push your limits safely. Join the Water Striders community: Your performance. Your passion. Your ocean. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Paddle Journal
This app precisely tracks your water sports routes using GPS, recording session data like distance, speed, and duration. It also provides live weather and wind information, and allows you to build a personal logbook of your adventures with notes and photos.
- GPS route tracking and navigation
- Real-time weather and wind data
- Session logging with photos and notes
- Cloud sync across devices
- Live Activities on iPhone lock screen
- Customizable units
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Paddle Journal - GPS Tracking for Kayaking, SUP & Water Sports Paddle Journal is the ultimate GPS tracking app for kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, rowing, and all water sports activities. Track your paddling routes with precision GPS, record session data, and build a comprehensive log of your water adventures. KEY FEATURES: GPS Route Tracking & Navigation - Real-time GPS tracking with accurate route recording - Distance, speed, and duration measurement for every session - Interactive route maps showing your complete paddling path - Works for kayaking, SUP, canoeing, rowing, surf ski, and rafting Weather & Wind Conditions - Live wind speed and direction data powered by Apple Weather - Built-in compass for navigation on the water - Weather conditions recorded at session start and finish - Essential safety information for all water sports Session Logging & Journal - Comprehensive activity tracking for multiple water sports - Add photos, notes, and ratings to your paddling sessions - Detailed session statistics and performance metrics - Personal logbook of all your water adventures Advanced Features - CloudKit sync across all your devices - Live Activities on iPhone lock screen during tracking - Customizable units (metric/imperial/automatic) - Background GPS tracking for uninterrupted sessions - Export and share your paddling achievements Perfect For: - Kayaking enthusiasts and sea kayakers - Stand up paddleboard (SUP) athletes - Canoe and rowing club members - Water sports instructors and guides - Outdoor adventure and fitness tracking - Marine recreation and boat navigation Whether you're exploring calm lakes, challenging rivers, or open ocean waters, Paddle Journal provides the GPS tracking, weather data, and logging tools you need for safe and memorable water sports experiences. Download Paddle Journal today and start tracking your kayaking, SUP, and paddling adventures with professional-grade GPS precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paddle Journal at none against Water Striders's 5. Paddle Journal also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). 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. Water Striders sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Paddle Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Water Striders ships an update every 6 weeks, Paddle Journal daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Water Striders | Paddle Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefanis Kundius | Gruffydd Johnston |
In-app purchases
Water Striders
- Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
- 3 months purchase$6.993 Months
- 6 months purchase$11.996 Months
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- 12 months purchase$17.991 Year
- Water Striders Life Time$49.99
Paddle Journal
No in-app purchases
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