Comparison

Water Striders vs Paddle Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Water Striders

Features
Read full description

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/

About

Paddle Tracker

Record your water sports sessions with GPS accuracy, including distance, speed, and route. Offers real-time stats, an Apple Watch companion app, and HealthKit integration for comprehensive health insights.

Highlights
  • GPS-based tracking for paddle sports
  • Real-time speed, pace, and distance stats
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • HealthKit integration for heart rate and calories
  • Interactive maps and saved routes
  • Real-time weather conditions
Features
Read full description

Make every paddle count. Paddle Track records your SUP, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard sessions with precise GPS. See speed, pace, distance, route, and live stats while you are on the water, then review every adventure on an interactive map. TRACK EVERY SESSION • GPS tracking for SUP, kayak, canoe, and more • Real-time speed, pace, distance, and route • Session history and progress tracking • Interactive maps and saved routes PADDLE WITH APPLE WATCH • Start and record sessions from your wrist • Independent GPS tracking without carrying your iPhone • Heart-rate and calorie data through HealthKit PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Check real-time weather and wind conditions • Review your sessions and performance over time • Built for relaxed outings, training sessions, and races Whether you are exploring calm water or training for your next challenge, Paddle Track keeps every route and result together. Download Paddle Track and make every paddle count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Water Striders4 screens
Paddle Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paddle Tracker at every 2 weeks against Water Striders's every 6 weeks. Paddle Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Water Striders sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Paddle Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Water Striders ships an update every 6 weeks, Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Water Striders versus Paddle Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWater StridersPaddle Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefanis KundiusIgor Cuiumju

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Water Striders

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • 3 months purchase$6.993 Months
  • 6 months purchase$11.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • 12 months purchase$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Water Striders Life Time$49.99
2 purchases

Paddle Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Paddle Track - Weekly Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Paddle Track - Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Water Striders free?
Water Striders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paddle Tracker free?
Paddle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Water Striders or Paddle Tracker have ads?
Neither Water Striders nor Paddle Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Water Striders or Paddle Tracker?
Water Striders ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paddle Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Water Striders was updated on September 30, 2026 and Paddle Tracker on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons