Comparison

Kaiyo vs Stoke

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

Head to head
About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Kaiyo Community - Join the conversation. Share live conditions, post gear in the marketplace, find a ride, or organize meetups with local surfers at your favorite breaks. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

About

Stoke

Features
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Stoke is your personal surf forecast companion. Get real-time wind and wave conditions for your favorite spots, log your sessions, and get notified when conditions hit your sweet spot. FEATURES: - Live wind & wave forecasts - Hourly data for 7 days - Spot map - Find surf spots nearby or add your own - Smart alerts - Get notified when your spot goes off - Stoke Score - AI-powered session quality indicator - Community photos - See what the spot looks like right now - Apple Watch - Start sessions and track stats from your wrist - Session log - Track every session with wind & wave data Whether you are a beginner checking your local beach or a seasoned surfer chasing the perfect swell, Stoke tells you exactly when to paddle out.

Screenshots

Kaiyo4 screens
Stoke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stoke at none against Kaiyo's 2. Kaiyo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stoke asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kaiyo ships an update every 11 days, Stoke weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kaiyo versus Stoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaiyoStoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto CharabatiSNOW agency

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99
None

Stoke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stoke free?
Stoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kaiyo or Stoke have ads?
Neither Kaiyo nor Stoke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kaiyo or Stoke?
Kaiyo ships an update every 11 days, and Stoke weekly. Most recently, Kaiyo was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stoke on October 10, 2026.

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