Which Kite vs Surflens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Which Kite
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Never guess about kite conditions again! Which Kite is your smart, safety-first companion for land-based kiting. With real-time weather data and personalized recommendations, you’ll always know the right kite to choose for your session. Stay safe and make every kiting session unforgettable -- even before you get there! ### Perfect for: - Power kite and landboarding enthusiasts - Kite schools and instructors - Beginners and seasoned kiters - Safety-conscious wind sports lovers ### Smart Features: #### Real-Time Wind Data* - Accurate wind speeds and direction - Location-specific forecasts with local time zone support - Detailed gust warnings - Personalized Kite Recommendations #### Smart kite suggestions tailored to your conditions - Weight-based safety alerts - Interactive forecast visualization - Adaptive insights as the weather shifts #### Advanced Weather Tools - 24-hour detailed forecast - Interactive sliding graphs - Trusted, customizable weather providers - Comprehensive safety warnings ### Core Features (Free): - Store up to 5 kites in your inventory - Essential weather data (base wind/gusts) - Advanced gust alerts for your kites - Multiple weather sources - Weight-based safety calculations ### Go Premium (One-Time Purchase): - Manage unlimited kites with the Unlimited Kitepack - One-time purchase, no subscription ### Safety First: We take safety seriously with: - Real-time wind monitoring - Weight-based safety recommendations - Clear, actionable safety alerts - Location-specific weather warnings ### Privacy You Can Trust: - No accounts or logins required - Data stays local on your device - Minimal permissions Download now and elevate your kiting experience! Whether you’re chasing the perfect wind or ensuring a safe session, Which Kite is your ultimate kiting assistant. *: depending on the chosen weather provider and API (paid) subscription Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life. Internet required for weather updates.
Surflens
This app uses AI to automatically record your surf rides when you place your iPhone on the beach. It processes and edits clips instantly, even offline, allowing you to review and improve your surfing.
- AI-powered automatic wave recording
- Apple Watch camera control
- Instant offline clip processing
- Built-in surf video editor
- Optimized camera and battery performance
- Session review and progress tracking
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Catch your wave. Surflens catches you. Surflens turns your iPhone on the beach into an AI-powered surf camera — helping you capture, review, and improve your surfing with ease. No filmer. No extra gear. Just your phone and the ocean. Plan your sessions around the surf forecast — and capture every wave when it matters most. Features: AI Surf Camera Place your iPhone on the beach (tripod or stable surface), and Surflens will automatically detect and record surfers riding waves — including you. Your camera acts as a smart wave tracker, capturing every ride in its view. Control from your wrist Use your Apple Watch as a surf watch to control the camera and see exactly where the lens is pointing — so you stay in frame during your surf session. Instant clip processing — even offline Your surf videos are processed instantly — enhanced, cropped, and ready to share. No internet required. Built-in surf video editor turns raw surf footage into clean clips. Optimized for performance Surflens automatically adapts camera settings and battery usage so you can capture more waves without interruption. Review and improve Watch your sessions, review your rides, and track your progress over time. Built for surfers No action camera. No drone. No complicated setup. Just your phone on the beach — and your waves, captured. Surflens is designed to make surf filming simple, accessible, and part of every session. Because every surfer deserves to see their ride. Our Terms of Use: https://surflens.ai/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Which Kite at none against Surflens's shown. Which Kite also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). Surflens's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Which Kite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Surflens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Which Kite ships an update every 9 months, Surflens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Which Kite | Surflens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | Ray Flinkerbusch | Workstories, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Which Kite
- Unlimited kites pack$0.99
Surflens
- Surflens Plus (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Surflens Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year









