# Wake vs kachalkasnow

The clearest difference is rating: kachalkasnow at 5.0 against Wake's 4.3. kachalkasnow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Wake's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. kachalkasnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

kachalkasnow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wake has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, kachalkasnow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | kachalkasnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kachalkasnow/id6502826339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gasper Kolenc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736041416) | [Stepan Deonisyev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800678272) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209)

This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.

**Highlights:** Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success), Real-time session tracking with trick logging, Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally, Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library, Weather condition tracking for favorite spots, Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wake Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### kachalkasnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kachalkasnow/id6502826339)

This app is a comprehensive platform for snowboarders and skiers, offering trick guides, training resources, community features, and challenges. Track your progress, earn rewards, and connect with other riders.

**Highlights:** Random trick generator, Trick library with videos, Coached session booking, Progress tracking and leaderboards, Community feed and chat, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is kachalkasnow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wake or kachalkasnow?

kachalkasnow is rated higher. Wake averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while kachalkasnow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wake or kachalkasnow have ads?

Neither Wake nor kachalkasnow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wake or kachalkasnow?

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, and kachalkasnow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wake was updated on October 24, 2026 and kachalkasnow on October 17, 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.*