Comparison

Kite & Windsurfing Guide vs KITEFUN

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

Head to head
About

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

Discover over 3,500 global spots for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling. Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts, and plan your next adventure with personalized spot recommendations based on your preferences and upcoming conditions.

Highlights
  • 3,500+ global sports locations
  • Wind and wave condition analysis
  • Up-to-the-minute wind forecasts
  • Spot filtering by preference
  • Trip planning tools
  • Local knowledge and photos
Features
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The ultimate travel guide to over 3,500 spots worldwide! Where shall I go for my next trip? And, once there: Which spot’s best today? This App has the answers! Includes all information about wind and waves, conditions in the water and ashore. Accurate first-hand local knowledge based on the legendary KITE AND WINDSURFING GUIDEs, illustrated with breathtaking photos from the world’s leading photographers. Plus in-depth analysis of wind, wave and weather conditions throughout the year make it easy to plan the best time to visit. And, of course, up-to-the-minute wind forecasts for every spot. But this completely newly developed app offers much more than ‘just’ knowledge of regions and spots. With the spot filter, you can display exactly those spots which match your preferences within a radius of your choice. Or, based on the current wind forecasts and the distance of your choice, let the app show you the spots that will work with best wind direction in the next 1, 2 or 3 days. These innovative features make the app the perfect tool for planning your trip and selecting the right spot for your next session! Free Trial! Downloading the app is free and includes two preview regions (Cape Town, South Africa & Tarifa - Strait of Gibraltar, Spain) for you to explore its ‘look and feel’ and the basic functions of the app. You can then choose between comprehensive EUROPE and WORLD packages with a monthly, annual or lifetime subscription. Content and Features: - over 3,500 spots for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling! - intuitive icons - spot characteristics from flat water to big wave at a glance - essential wind & weather info for all regions - in-depth analysis of wind and waves throughout the year and best time for your trip - current Windguru forecasts for all spots - spot search by spot characteristics and distance to your location - spot selection according to current best wind forecast for the next three days EUROPE GUIDE More than 150 regions in 20 countries, 40,000+ kilometres of coastline, over 2,500 spots. Featured countries: Ireland, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France (incl. Corsica), Spain (incl. Balearic Islands), Portugal, Italy (incl. Lake Garda, Sardinia & Sicily), Slovenia & Croatia, Greece & the Greek Islands, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Canary Islands WORLD GUIDE Contains the complete EUROPE package plus a selection of nearly 100 of planet Earth‘s finest kite & windsurfing regions; obviously suitable for wingfoiling, too! A total of 250+ regions and over 3,500 spots in 9 continental chapters: Europe, Africa, Indian Ocean, East Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, North America, Central America & Caribbean, South America Enjoy the ride and keep getting stoked!

About

KITEFUN

Features
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Herzlich Willkommen bei der KITEFUN e.V. App. Eure App für die Mitglieder des KITEFUN e.V. Wir haben den Verein Anfang 2015 gegründet, um Interessierten und Aktiven aus dem Kreis Karlsruhe eine Plattform zu bieten, sich mit anderen Kiteverrückten zusammenzuschließen und mehr Spaß auf dem Wasser, an Land oder im Schnee zu haben. Wir sind selbst begeisterte Kitesurfer und möchten diesen Sport miteinander ausüben. Die App hilft uns untereinander zu kommunizieren und bei der Planung unserer Kitefun Events.

Screenshots

Kite & Windsurfing Guide4 screens
KITEFUN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KITEFUN at none against Kite & Windsurfing Guide's 20. Kite & Windsurfing Guide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Kite & Windsurfing Guide sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KITEFUN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, KITEFUN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kite & Windsurfing Guide versus KITEFUN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKite & Windsurfing GuideKITEFUN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerstoked publicationsKITEFUN e.V.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

Subscriptions4
  • Europe$2.991 Month
  • World$3.991 Month
  • Europe7 Days trial$10.001 Year
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  • World7 Days trial$14.001 Year
One-time16
  • World Lifetime Upgrade$4.00
  • Spot info France$4.99
  • Spot info Spain$4.99
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  • WORLD GUIDE spot info bundle upgrade (-50%)$4.99
  • Spot info Central America & Caribbean$4.99
  • Spot info North America$4.99
  • Spot info Pacific Ocean Islands$4.99
  • Spot info South America$4.99
  • Africa$8.99
  • North America$8.99
  • EUROPE GUIDE spot info bundle$8.99
  • WORLD GUIDE spot info bundle$8.99
  • Europe Lifetime$22.00
  • World Lifetime$25.00
  • EUROPE GUIDE BUNDLE$26.99
  • WORLD GUIDE BUNDLE$26.99
None

KITEFUN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kite & Windsurfing Guide free?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KITEFUN free?
KITEFUN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kite & Windsurfing Guide or KITEFUN have ads?
Neither Kite & Windsurfing Guide nor KITEFUN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kite & Windsurfing Guide or KITEFUN?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, and KITEFUN every 3 months. Most recently, Kite & Windsurfing Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and KITEFUN on October 27, 2026.

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