Comparison

eFoil Guide vs SurfBuddy

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

Head to head
About

eFoil Guide

Features
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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.

About

SurfBuddy

Features
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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.

Screenshots

eFoil Guide4 screens
SurfBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

eFoil Guide ships an update daily, SurfBuddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
eFoil Guide versus SurfBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereFoil GuideSurfBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLakeberg GmbHSebastian Herrig

In-app purchases

None

eFoil Guide

No in-app purchases

None

SurfBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eFoil Guide free?
eFoil Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurfBuddy free?
SurfBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eFoil Guide or SurfBuddy have ads?
Neither eFoil Guide nor SurfBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eFoil Guide or SurfBuddy?
eFoil Guide ships an update daily, and SurfBuddy every 4 days. Most recently, eFoil Guide was updated on November 5, 2026 and SurfBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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