Comparison

Wind Games vs KiteCalc

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

Head to head
About

Wind Games

Features
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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.

About

KiteCalc

This app helps kiteboarders and kitesurfers determine the optimal kite and board sizes based on their weight and wind speed. It offers three calculators for kite size, wind speed range, and board dimensions, supporting both imperial and metric units for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Kite size recommendations
  • Rideable wind range calculator
  • Board dimension suggestions
  • Imperial and metric unit support
  • Trainer kite recommendations
  • Open-source calculation engine
Features
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Know what to fly before you hit the water. KiteCalc is a fast, simple calculator for kiteboarders and kitesurfers. Enter your weight and the wind speed, and get instant recommendations for kite size, board dimensions, and rideable wind ranges, tailored to your setup and conditions. THREE CALCULATORS IN ONE APP Kite Size: Enter your weight and wind speed to get the ideal kite size plus a recommended range. Covers light wind through strong wind conditions so you always pick the right kite from your quiver. Wind Speed: Already know your kite size? Enter it with your weight to see the wind range where that kite performs best, including minimum and maximum rideable speeds. Board Size: Get board length, width, and thickness recommendations for beginner, light wind, normal, and strong wind conditions based on your weight. BUILT FOR THE BEACH - Imperial and metric units: switches automatically based on your locale - Trainer kite recommendations for riders just getting started - Enter your weight once and it syncs across all calculators - No account required, no ads, no tracking Based on proven kiteboarding formulas trusted by the community. The calculation engine is open source at github.com/dornad/KiteboardingKit. Whether you're a beginner figuring out your first kite or an experienced rider dialing in your quiver for the day, KiteCalc gives you the answer in seconds. DISCLAIMER KiteCalc recommendations are based on general formulas and are intended as a starting point. Actual conditions vary. Always use your own judgment, ride within your ability, and follow local safety guidelines. This app is not a substitute for professional instruction.

Screenshots

Wind Games4 screens
KiteCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KiteCalc at every 3 weeks against Wind Games's every 3 months. Wind Games's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Games ships an update every 3 months, KiteCalc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wind Games versus KiteCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind GamesKiteCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB7 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperThe Wind GamesDaniel Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

Wind Games

No in-app purchases

None

KiteCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Games free?
Wind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KiteCalc free?
KiteCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Games or KiteCalc have ads?
Neither Wind Games nor KiteCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Games or KiteCalc?
Wind Games ships an update every 3 months, and KiteCalc every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wind Games was updated on October 15, 2026 and KiteCalc on October 16, 2026.

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