Comparison

Paddle Tracker vs SUPspot

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

Head to head
About

Paddle Tracker

Record your water sports sessions with GPS accuracy, including distance, speed, and route. Offers real-time stats, an Apple Watch companion app, and HealthKit integration for comprehensive health insights.

Highlights
  • GPS-based tracking for paddle sports
  • Real-time speed, pace, and distance stats
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • HealthKit integration for heart rate and calories
  • Interactive maps and saved routes
  • Real-time weather conditions
Features
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Make every paddle count. Paddle Track records your SUP, kayak, canoe, and paddleboard sessions with precise GPS. See speed, pace, distance, route, and live stats while you are on the water, then review every adventure on an interactive map. TRACK EVERY SESSION • GPS tracking for SUP, kayak, canoe, and more • Real-time speed, pace, distance, and route • Session history and progress tracking • Interactive maps and saved routes PADDLE WITH APPLE WATCH • Start and record sessions from your wrist • Independent GPS tracking without carrying your iPhone • Heart-rate and calorie data through HealthKit PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE • Check real-time weather and wind conditions • Review your sessions and performance over time • Built for relaxed outings, training sessions, and races Whether you are exploring calm water or training for your next challenge, Paddle Track keeps every route and result together. Download Paddle Track and make every paddle count. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SUPspot

Features
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SUPspot brings the world's stand-up paddle community together — map, weather, and social, all in one place. Knowing where to put in used to be guesswork. Not anymore. DISCOVER ON THE MAP See nearby SUP spots, routes, and events on the map — each with real photos, community ratings, and a difficulty level. CONNECT WITH "ON THE WATER" Mark yourself "on the water" and instantly see other paddlers nearby — they'll see you too. Your location is only shared while you're on the water, and only with your permission. LIVE WEATHER, EVERY SPOT See wind direction and strength as live, flowing lines right on the map. Wind, wave height, humidity, and a 7-day forecast for every spot. Check conditions at a glance before you paddle out. SPOTS AND ROUTES Explore hundreds of community-added, verified entry points. Save your own routes, track distance and time, and share your journey. EVENTS Join SUP events near you or organize your own — from sunrise tours to club meetups. COMMUNITIES Join SUP communities in your city or around your interests, chat, and swap tips. RATE AND CONTRIBUTE Rate the spots you visit, add photos, share what you know — every contribution makes SUPspot better for everyone. Safety note: SUPspot is not a rescue or emergency service. Always assess conditions yourself before entering the water. Download SUPspot and stop guessing where to paddle.

Screenshots

Paddle Tracker4 screens
SUPspot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SUPspot at none against Paddle Tracker's 2. Paddle Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Paddle Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SUPspot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paddle Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, SUPspot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paddle Tracker versus SUPspot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaddle TrackerSUPspot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB100 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIgor CuiumjuBayram GAYGUSUZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Paddle Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Paddle Track - Weekly Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Paddle Track - Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

SUPspot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paddle Tracker free?
Paddle Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SUPspot free?
SUPspot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paddle Tracker or SUPspot have ads?
Neither Paddle Tracker nor SUPspot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paddle Tracker or SUPspot?
Paddle Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and SUPspot weekly. Most recently, Paddle Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and SUPspot on October 31, 2026.

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