eFoil Guide vs SurfBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eFoil Guide
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Discover eFoils. Find spots. Plan your ride. The eFoil Guide is the most complete eFoil reference app — built by E-SURFER, Europe's #1 eFoil specialist since 2017. Whether you're curious about eFoils, planning your first lesson, or searching for new riding spots around the world — this app has everything you need. — FIND SPOTS WORLDWIDE — Explore an interactive map with eFoil spots from across the globe. Filter by: • Spots — open water riding locations • Schools — certified eFoil instructors • Dealers — where to buy • Test Centers — try before you buy Tap any spot for photos, ratings, and instant navigation via Apple Maps or Google Maps. — COMPLETE EFOIL GUIDE — 13 expert-written chapters covering everything you need to know: 1. What is an eFoil? 2. How does an eFoil work? 3. Choosing the right eFoil 4. eFoil brands compared 5. Safety & equipment 6. First steps on an eFoil 7. Learning to eFoil 8. Advanced riding techniques 9. Maintenance & care 10. eFoil accessories 11. eFoil schools & lessons 12. Rules & regulations 13. The future of eFoils Written by Andreas Lakeberg — GFA board member, eFoil instructor, and one of the world's most experienced eFoil riders. — GEAR & SHOP — Handpicked selection of the best eFoils and accessories — with direct links to e-surfer.com, Europe's most trusted eFoil shop. — WHY TRUST US? — E-SURFER launched the world's first eFoil blog and YouTube channel in 2017. We've personally tested every major eFoil brand, trained hundreds of riders, and run eFoil schools across Europe and beyond. This app is the mobile extension of that expertise — free for every eFoil enthusiast on the planet. LANGUAGES: English and German — automatically selected based on your device settings. FREE. No subscription. No ads. No account required.
SurfBuddy
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Measure your session directly with Apple Watch, with no additional tracking subscription. SurfBuddy records estimated jump height, airtime, speed, distance and your GPS route. Start a session with one tap on your wrist. Tracking keeps working when your iPhone is not connected, then syncs automatically when both devices are available again. After your ride, a clean performance dashboard shows your key metrics, top jumps and route. Your exact track stays private on your paired devices. Discover active spots, find other riders and get current conditions from people on the water through spot chats. Plan together or start immediately. Choose which details you share. Report inappropriate content, block users and delete your account from Settings. SurfBuddy helps arrange shared sessions. Personal return reminders do not replace rescue or emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eFoil Guide at daily against SurfBuddy's every 4 days. eFoil Guide also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eFoil Guide ships an update daily, SurfBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eFoil Guide | SurfBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lakeberg GmbH | Sebastian Herrig |
In-app purchases
eFoil Guide
No in-app purchases
SurfBuddy
No in-app purchases









