Comparison

Wind Games vs SpotBuddy App

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

SpotBuddy App

Features
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SpotBuddy is the social app for kite surfers. See who's at your favorite spots, plan sessions together, and stay connected with your buddies. • Check in when you arrive at a spot • See who's live, going, or maybe • Plan group sessions and invite buddies • Chat on the spot, in sessions, or direct • Get notified when your crew checks in • Rate wind, water, and crowd conditions • Create private group chats for your buddies Built by kiters, for kiters.

Screenshots

Wind Games4 screens
SpotBuddy App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Wind Games and SpotBuddy App are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, SpotBuddy App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Wind Games versus SpotBuddy App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind GamesSpotBuddy App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB27 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperThe Wind GamesMatt Hoogcarspel

In-app purchases

None

Wind Games

No in-app purchases

None

SpotBuddy App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Games free?
Wind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpotBuddy App free?
SpotBuddy App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Games or SpotBuddy App have ads?
Neither Wind Games nor SpotBuddy App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Games or SpotBuddy App?
Wind Games ships an update every 3 months, and SpotBuddy App every 2 months. Most recently, Wind Games was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpotBuddy App on October 17, 2026.

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