Comparison

Kite & Windsurfing Guide vs Pumpfoil

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

Pumpfoil

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a recording device for pump-foiling, a windless, wave-less, and motor-free hydrofoil sport powered by rhythmic pumping. It tracks GPS, heart rate, and acceleration, with detailed analysis and community features available on its website.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS, heart rate, and acceleration tracking
  • Configurable data fields and swipeable pages
  • Optional vibration alerts for speed limits
  • Background workout recording
  • Foiling phase and distance analysis
  • Speed, glide phases, pump frequency, and count
  • Map tracking with color-coded data
Features
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Pumpfoil macht deine Apple Watch zum Aufnahmegerät fürs Pump-Foiling – Hydrofoil ohne Wind, Wellen oder Motor, allein durch rhythmisches Pumpen. AUF DER UHR • GPS-Track, Herzfrequenz und rohe Beschleunigung in Echtzeit • Konfigurierbare Datenfelder, wischbare Seiten (Geschwindigkeit, 3-s-Speed, Ø/Max, Puls, Zeit, Distanz, Uhrzeit) • Farbcodierte Werte und optionaler Vibrationsalarm bei Tempo-Grenzen • Läuft als Workout zuverlässig im Hintergrund weiter AUSWERTUNG AUF PUMPFOIL.ORG • Erkennung der Foiling-Phasen und gefahrene Foiling-Distanz • Geschwindigkeit, Gleitphasen, Pump-Frequenz und Pump-Anzahl • Track auf der Karte, eingefärbt nach Tempo/Puls/Pump-Frequenz • Persönliche Rekorde, Verlauf, Foil-Datenbank und theoretische Leistung • Community: Spots, Sessions und Chat SO FUNKTIONIERT'S Kostenloses Konto anlegen Aufnahme starten, foilen, stoppen – der Rest läuft automatisch FAIR & OFFEN • Immer kostenlos, keine Werbung, keine In-App-Käufe • Deine Daten werden nicht an Dritte verkauft Hinweis: Die Aufnahme erfolgt auf der Uhr, die ausführliche Analyse und Visualisierung findest du in der App.

Screenshots

Kite & Windsurfing Guide4 screens
Pumpfoil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pumpfoil at 5.0 against Kite & Windsurfing Guide's 3.1. Pumpfoil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Kite & Windsurfing Guide's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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. Pumpfoil asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pumpfoil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kite & Windsurfing Guide has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, Pumpfoil daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kite & Windsurfing Guide versus Pumpfoil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKite & Windsurfing GuidePumpfoil
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerstoked publicationsSmartKomm GmbH

Customer experience

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Pumpfoil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pumpfoil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kite & Windsurfing Guide free?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pumpfoil free?
Pumpfoil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kite & Windsurfing Guide or Pumpfoil?
Pumpfoil is rated higher. Kite & Windsurfing Guide averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pumpfoil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Kite & Windsurfing Guide or Pumpfoil have ads?
Neither Kite & Windsurfing Guide nor Pumpfoil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kite & Windsurfing Guide or Pumpfoil?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, and Pumpfoil daily. Most recently, Kite & Windsurfing Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pumpfoil on October 28, 2026.

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