Comparison

WindsportTracker vs Surf Session Tracker

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

Head to head
About

WindsportTracker

Track and analyze your performance in watersports like wingfoiling, windsurfing, and kitesurfing with precise GPS data. Automatically detect maneuvers, analyze speed and flight time, and monitor long-term progress. Document your gear and compare setups for objective insights.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking for watersports
  • Automatic maneuver detection
  • Speed and flight time analysis
  • Long-term progress tracking
  • Gear documentation and comparison
  • Session notes and export
  • Offline recording
Features
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The GPS tracking & analysis app for wingfoiling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and 10+ more watersports. Wingfoiling, windsurfing and kitesurfing is more than sport – it's a feeling. But back on the beach, your impression can be deceiving. WindsportTracker shows you objectively how well you really performed – with precise GPS data and algorithms refined for over 10 years specifically for watersports. RECORDING & IMPORT: • GPS recording via iPhone or Apple Watch – works offline without cellular connection. • File import: Import sessions from other devices as GPX, FIT, TCX or SBP files. • Track editor: Trim the start or end of your track – e.g. when you forgot to stop recording after your session. ANALYSIS & PROGRESS: • Maneuver detection: Automatic detection of tacks, jibes, power jibes and 360s. Compare your success rate on starboard vs. port to identify and train your weak side. • Speed analysis: Top speed, average and peak speeds for 2s, 5s, 10s, 500m, 1NM and alpha runs. Perfect for speed sailors and regattas. • Planing & flight time: See how long and how far you were planing or flying vs. in displacement mode – whether on a foil or classic planing. • Wave ride stats: Number, length and type of your wave rides – from your best wave to your longest ride. • Long-term progress: Track your development over weeks, months and seasons. As a beginner, see how you get on the plane or on the foil faster. As an advanced rider, watch your power jibes and time on the foil improve. • Statistics: How many days were you on the water – total, per year, per month? How many jibes, power jibes, failed maneuvers? • Session notes: Rate each session and record gear settings, conditions or insights as notes. GEAR & EQUIPMENT: • Document sails, foils, boards, kites and wings. • Compare: Which setup gives you the best jibe rate? Which board gets you planing or flying fastest? Which foil works best in which conditions? • Helps with gear purchases too – see objectively which rental equipment performed better. SHARE & EXPORT: • Session screenshot: Create an image of your session and share it directly on Instagram, WhatsApp or other social media channels. • Data export: Export sessions as GPX or SBP. • Session logbook: All your sessions sorted and grouped by year and month. SUPPORTED SPORTS: Wingfoil, Pumpfoil, Windsurfing, Windfoil, Kitesurfing, Kitefoil, Sailing, Land Sailing, SUP, SUP Foil, Parawing, E-Foil – each sport with its own algorithms for maneuver detection and speed profiles. COMPATIBILITY: • iPhone & Apple Watch (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) • Import from Garmin, Suunto, Polar & Coros via GPX, FIT, TCX, SBP • Analysis on iPhone, iPad & on the web PRIVACY: Your data belongs to you. No data sales, no sharing with third parties, completely ad-free. Full control over all sessions and exports. Community and support in the WindsportTracker Forum. Detailed session analysis also available in your web browser. Available in: English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Japanese, Russian, Greek. 27-day free trial – no credit card required. Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Surf Session Tracker

Features
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Catch every surf. Remember every session. Surf’sApp is the ultimate surf journal built for surfers, by surfers. Stop relying on memory—start tracking your time in the water, monitoring your board performance, and dialing in the exact tide and wind conditions that make your local spot fire. WHY SURFERS USE SURF’SAPP Most surf apps tell everyone the same forecast. Surf’sApp helps you build your own surf history — the sessions, spots, and conditions that matter to you. * What you can do - Session Logger: Record date/time, sport, duration, location, distance, wave count, wind, notes and photos. Edit anytime. - Session Checklist: Reusable, sport‑specific pre‑session checklists with quick mark/reset. - Gear Tracker: Log boards, kites, wings, foils and more. Track purchase details, specs, condition, serials, warranty, photos and usage (sessions/hours). Add maintenance and repairs. - Skill Progression & Goals: Plan skills per sport (e.g., waterstart, gybe, jump, kiteloop, tack, pump foil). Log practice, track progress, set target dates and celebrate completions. - Carbon Footprint Tracker: Estimate CO₂e from transport, electricity and gear purchases. See monthly totals with per‑category bars. Edit emission factors to match your reality. - Trip Planner: Plan destinations, dates and packing lists so you never forget a fin key again. - Surfing Glossary: Searchable A–Z of surf terms and lingo for fast learning. - Emergency Contacts & Safety Info: Tap‑to‑call ICE contacts, local safety notes and essential guidance. Download Surf'sApp now! Privacy Policy: https://www.oceanlifebusiness.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.oceanlifebusiness.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

WindsportTracker4 screens
Surf Session Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WindsportTracker at 4 against Surf Session Tracker's 2. WindsportTracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. WindsportTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month and Surf Session Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindsportTracker ships an update weekly, Surf Session Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WindsportTracker versus Surf Session Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsportTrackerSurf Session Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias KochOCEANLIFE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WindsportTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.691 Month
  • Yearly$27.001 Year
2 purchases

Surf Session Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WindsportTracker free?
WindsportTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Session Tracker free?
Surf Session Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WindsportTracker or Surf Session Tracker have ads?
Neither WindsportTracker nor Surf Session Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindsportTracker or Surf Session Tracker?
WindsportTracker ships an update weekly, and Surf Session Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, WindsportTracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Surf Session Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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