Comparison

Kiteloopers vs Gowind Cockpit

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

Head to head
About

Kiteloopers

Plan kitesurfing, wing, foil, and windsurfing sessions with live conditions, forecasts, and interactive maps. Discover worldwide spots, connect with riders, manage your gear, and track your progress with trick logging and video sharing.

Highlights
  • Live wind conditions and forecasts
  • Interactive spot maps
  • Personalized wind alerts
  • Worldwide spot discovery
  • Community features for planning and discussion
  • Gear management and classifieds
  • Performance tracking and trick logging
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

Gowind Cockpit

This app provides real-time wind and weather conditions, detailed spot information, and session planning tools for water sports enthusiasts. It also facilitates club management, including memberships and event coordination. Designed for riders and clubs, it offers a clear interface and personalized themes.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind and weather forecasts
  • Detailed water sports spot database
  • Session planning and optimization
  • Club membership and event management
  • Customizable interface themes
  • Offline club information access
Features
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GOWIND COCKPIT — Le compagnon des riders Kitesurf, wingfoil, funboard, windsurf, SUP… GOWIND Cockpit est l'application pensée pour les pratiquants de sports de glisse et leurs clubs. Consultez les conditions de vent en temps réel, planifiez vos sessions et gérez votre vie de club depuis une seule app. MÉTÉO & VENT EN TEMPS RÉEL Prévisions de vent détaillées sur vos spots favoris Stations anémométriques en direct — vitesse, direction, rafales Conditions de vagues et météo marine Alertes et fenêtres de pratique optimales Interface claire adaptée aux riders : force Beaufort, km/h, nœuds SPOTS DE PRATIQUE Base de données de spots kite, wing, windsurf et SUP Fiches détaillées : orientation du vent idéale, type de fond, accès Ajoutez vos spots secrets et partagez-les avec votre club Carte interactive des spots à proximité PLANNING DE SESSIONS • Planifiez vos sessions en fonction des prévisions météo • Visualisez les meilleures fenêtres de pratique sur 7 jours • Synchronisation avec votre club pour les sorties collectives • Historique de vos sessions GESTION DE CLUB Adhésion en ligne directement depuis l'app Paiement sécurisé via Stripe Actualités et communications de votre club Annuaire des membres et événements Accès aux informations club même hors connexion CONÇU POUR LES RIDERS Interface rapide et intuitive, optimisée mobile Thèmes personnalisables (Marine, Night, Sun, Prestige…) Compatible avec tous les clubs affiliés GOWIND RESPECT DE VOS DONNÉES Aucune publicité, aucun tracking Données hébergées en Europe Politique de confidentialité conforme RGPD POUR QUI ? Riders débutants et confirmés en kitesurf, wingfoil, funboard, windsurf, SUP Clubs de sports de glisse et leurs adhérents Moniteurs et encadrants souhaitant gérer leurs groupes Passionnés de vent et de spots en bord de mer, lac ou rivière Rejoignez la communauté GOWIND et ne ratez plus jamais une session par manque d'info !

Screenshots

Kiteloopers4 screens
Gowind Cockpit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gowind Cockpit at none against Kiteloopers's 2. 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. Kiteloopers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gowind Cockpit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiteloopers ships an update every 5 days, Gowind Cockpit every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kiteloopers versus Gowind Cockpit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiteloopersGowind Cockpit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCHMITT OLIVIERDaguin Pascal

Customer experience

Kiteloopers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gowind Cockpit

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiteloopers

Subscriptions2
  • Kiteloopers PLUS14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Kiteloopers PLUS14 Days trial$17.991 Year
None

Gowind Cockpit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiteloopers free?
Kiteloopers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gowind Cockpit free?
Gowind Cockpit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kiteloopers or Gowind Cockpit have ads?
Neither Kiteloopers nor Gowind Cockpit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiteloopers or Gowind Cockpit?
Kiteloopers ships an update every 5 days, and Gowind Cockpit every 4 days. Most recently, Kiteloopers was updated on October 25, 2026 and Gowind Cockpit on October 25, 2026.

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