Comparison

Windsurf Spot Guide vs RigSize Live

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

Head to head
About

Windsurf Spot Guide

Discover and rate windsurf spots worldwide with real-time wind forecasts and community insights. Plan your next adventure with detailed spot information, photos, and travel advice. Share your own experiences and connect with fellow windsurfers.

Highlights
  • Community-powered spot ratings
  • Global windsurf location map
  • 7-day wind forecasts
  • Interactive map with filters
  • Add and rate your own spots
  • Share photos and comments
  • Safety and access information
Features
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Ready to ride the wind like never before? Our windsurfing companion app connects you with real-time conditions, expert insights, and a vibrant community of fellow surf enthusiasts—whether you’re chasing gusts in your backyard or planning a trip halfway around the world. Discover the Best Spots - Community-Powered Ratings: See at a glance which spots deliver the perfect balance of wind reliability, easy access, and surf-friendly amenities. Our community-based rating system ensures you always get the inside scoop. - Global Coverage: Explore a vast map of windsurf locations, from iconic destinations to hidden gems. Plan your dream trip or find a surprise spot near home. Real-Time Wind Updates - Live Data: Plan your trip with our 7-days wind forecasts. No more guesswork — know before you go. User-Friendly Interactive Map - Pinpoint Precision: Tap any marker to view community reviews, wind conditions, spot photos, travel advice. - Filter & Search: Narrow down results by wind conditions, parking options, travel convenience. Quickly find just what you’re looking for. Share Your Experience - Add Your Own Spots: Found a hidden paradise? Mark it on the map and share it with others. Expand the community knowledge base. - Rate & Review: Provide feedback on your sessions. Help fellow surfers learn about best wind directions, parking, facilities, and more. - Photos & Comments: Snap and upload images of the spot in action. Show others what conditions really look like on the water. Safety & Tips - Access crucial info like rescue availability, local regulations, and on-site facilities. Ride with peace of mind. Why You’ll Love It 1. Trust the Community: Our user ratings and reviews offer real-world advice — perfect for picking your next windsurfing adventure. 2. Plan Like a Pro: With wind data and community wisdom, you can maximize your water time and skip spots that fall short of your expectations. Whether you’re a weekend warrior looking for a reliable breeze or an avid traveler chasing legendary wind conditions around the globe, our app has you covered. Join a thriving community of windsurfers who share their local expertise, so you can make every session count. Download now and experience the thrill of finding, rating, and riding the best windsurf spots — anytime, anywhere.

About

RigSize Live

Features
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RigSize Live: the complete wind sports tracker for windsurfers, kiters and wingers. Track your sessions, check the wind and see exactly which gear works. RigSize Live brings your tracking, the wind forecast, live wind readings, your spots and your rig together in one app. No subscription, no hidden features. WHAT MAKES RSL UNIQUE RigSize Live is the only app that combines your own tracking, wind data, spot data and rig data. Every session is automatically linked to the wind at that moment, the spot and the sail, board and fin you used. So you see which gear works in which wind at which spot, based on real sessions. FULL SESSION TRACKER Start your session in the app or on your watch and you're live on the spot map. Your GPS track, top speed, average speed, Alpha 500, distance and heart rate come in automatically, linked to your rig, the wind and the spot. RSL TRACKER ON YOUR WATCH Our own watch app, RSL Tracker, runs on Apple Watch and Garmin. Pick your sail, board and fin on your wrist, start your session and share your rig live on the spot map without opening your phone. Follow your speed, distance and heart rate live on your watch. Afterwards the session lands in RigSize Live with your rig, the spot and that day's wind. On Apple Watch Ultra you start with the Action Button. Garmin users get RSL Tracker free in the Connect IQ Store. SYNC FROM GARMIN, SUUNTO AND APPLE HEALTH Sessions from your Garmin sync automatically via Garmin Connect, from your Suunto via the Suunto app, and from any watch that writes to Apple Health. You can also upload a FIT or TCX file. RELIABLE WIND FORECAST Hourly updated forecast per spot, plus live readings from nearby weather stations that refresh every 10 minutes. So you know not only what is forecast, but also what is really blowing right now. WIND ALERTS Set your ideal wind window per spot and get a push notification as soon as it's on. Never miss a good day again. PERSONAL INSIGHTS Which board and sail combo makes you fastest? What is your Alpha 500 per combo? Which gear do you never actually use anymore? Honest answers based on all your sessions. ALL YOUR GEAR IN ONE PLACE Keep your sails, boards, fins and foils in your own library. With calculators for sail size, fin and foil based on weight, board and wind. LIVE ON EVERY SPOT 4,500+ spots worldwide, 400+ in the Netherlands. The spot map shows who is on the water right now, with which sail, board, fin or foil. No more guesswork before you load the car. LEADERBOARDS Top speed, longest session, most distance, most days on the water. Per spot, per season or worldwide. RIDE TOGETHER Spot chat, groups and session planning: ask about conditions, share tips and see who joins. No more separate group apps. SAFETY CHECK-IN Set a return time. Others on the map and in the feed see a warning if you're not back in time. FOR ALL THREE SPORTS Windsurf, kite and wing, with the right sizes, calculators and spot info per discipline. NO SUBSCRIPTION No Pro tier, no paywall, no hidden features. Everything is for everyone. Share rigsizes, good surfkarma. RigSize Live is a product of FTR Management B.V. Privacy: https://app.rigsizelive.com/privacy.html Terms: https://app.rigsizelive.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Windsurf Spot Guide4 screens
RigSize Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RigSize Live at none against Windsurf Spot Guide's 1. RigSize Live also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Windsurf Spot Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RigSize Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Windsurf Spot Guide versus RigSize Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindsurf Spot GuideRigSize Live
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetzinkubator Software GmbHRigSize Live

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Windsurf Spot Guide

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
None

RigSize Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windsurf Spot Guide free?
Windsurf Spot Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RigSize Live free?
RigSize Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windsurf Spot Guide or RigSize Live have ads?
Neither Windsurf Spot Guide nor RigSize Live shows ads.

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