# Wake vs WakeRecorder

The clearest difference is device support: Wake at 3 against WakeRecorder's 1. WakeRecorder's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and WakeRecorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, WakeRecorder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | WakeRecorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-wakeboard-tracker/id6479467209/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gasper Kolenc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736041416) | [Olivier Scokaert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798815649) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### WakeRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakerecorder/id6742516131)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $99.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

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

### Is WakeRecorder free?

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

### Do Wake or WakeRecorder have ads?

Neither Wake nor WakeRecorder shows ads.

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

Wake ships an update every 3 weeks, and WakeRecorder fortnightly. Most recently, Wake was updated on November 4, 2026 and WakeRecorder on October 28, 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.*