Comparison

Kiteloopers vs Wind Games

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

Head to head
About

Kiteloopers

Features
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Kiteloopers is the all-in-one app for kitesurfers (but also wing, foil, windsurfing): plan your sessions, discover new spots, and connect with riders worldwide — all in a modern, fluid experience built around interactive maps. PLAN EVERY SESSION - Live wind conditions and multi-day forecasts/stats for every spot, powered by Windguru and Windy - Interactive maps for nearby spots right on the home screen - Visualization of navigation, launch, and danger zones, restricted areas, and more - Personalized wind alerts so you never miss a session - Thermal wind per spot — probability, timing, and daily strength (BETA) - Live water temperature, air temperature, tides, and weather at a glance DISCOVER SPOTS WORLDWIDE - Thousands of spots with detailed info pages - Spots grouped by destination for easy planning - Powerful global search by spot, destination, or country - Smart suggestions of spots, schools, instructors, and trip organizers matched to your style RIDE TOGETHER - Plan your trips and start a session on arrival to let the community know you're on the water - Redesigned community spaces for discussion, event planning, and local listings - Classifieds: carpooling, lost & found, events, and gear for sale - Private friend groups (invite-only) or public community with favorite spots, member maps, and leaderboards - Share photos and videos with wind details, and match with riders who share your style QUIVER - Manage your quiver - Sell your gear or find great deals with confidence - Find a nearby shop or repairer when you need one PROGRESS & TRICKS - Track your performance — tricks you've mastered or are still learning - Log, tag, and share your tricks on video - Learn from instructor-led video courses - Discover other riders' trick clips, and get yours validated by community votes - Spot challenges and leaderboards for the best tricks Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kiteloopers.com/en/legal/privacy

About

Wind Games

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COMPETE. CONNECT. CONQUER. Wind Games is the first dedicated competition platform for kitesurfers, wingfoilers and windsurfers. Whether you're organizing local events or joining global challenges, this is where the wind sports community comes together to compete. REAL COMPETITIONS, REAL RANKINGS Join official competitions in your area or create your own. From local club events to international championships, Wind Games handles registration, scoring, and results. Every competition counts toward your global ranking. CHALLENGES THAT PUSH YOUR LIMITS Not near a competition? Jump into challenges that track your performance through Surfr App session data. Big Air challenges test your maximum height. Distance challenges push your endurance. Compete against riders worldwide, anytime the wind blows. BUILD YOUR RIDER PROFILE Your Wind Games profile tells your story. Track your competition history, challenge victories, and ranking progression. Connect with other riders, follow their results, and build your reputation in the wind sports community. KEY FEATURES - Browse and join competitions - Big Air, Distance, and Endurance challenges - Global leaderboards and rankings - ELO-based ranking system - Surfr App session integration - Rider profiles and statistics - Real-time notifications CONNECT YOUR SESSIONS Wind Games integrates with the Surfr App to automatically track your performance data. Your sessions become competition entries. Your jumps become challenge attempts. Ride with your phone or watch, compete with the world. THE WIND SPORTS PLATFORM This is not another generic sports app adapted for kitesurfing. Wind Games was built from the ground up for wind sports, by people who understand what competition means when it depends on conditions you cannot control. Join the riders who are already competing. Download Wind Games today.

Screenshots

Kiteloopers4 screens
Wind Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wind Games at none against Kiteloopers's 2. Kiteloopers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Kiteloopers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wind Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiteloopers ships an update every 4 days, Wind Games every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Kiteloopers versus Wind Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteloopersWind Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB59 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperSCHMITT OLIVIERThe Wind Games

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiteloopers

Subscriptions2
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Kiteloopers PLUS3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Wind Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiteloopers free?
Kiteloopers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Games free?
Wind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kiteloopers or Wind Games have ads?
Neither Kiteloopers nor Wind Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiteloopers or Wind Games?
Kiteloopers ships an update every 4 days, and Wind Games every 3 months. Most recently, Kiteloopers was updated on September 11, 2026 and Wind Games on August 16, 2026.

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