Comparison

Kite & Windsurfing Guide vs UWR Planer

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

UWR Planer

Features
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UWR Planer is the official app for the UWR Planner (uwr-plan.de), the organisation tool for underwater rugby clubs. Plan match days, set up your teams and keep your squad up to date - all in one place. Features: - Schedule and match days: Every fixture for your league and club always at hand. - Lineups: Create lineups for training and matches and export the finished lineup as an image to your gallery or straight into your messenger. - Squad and teams: Keep track of players, teams and clubs. - Calendar: Subscribe to your personal calendar (ICS) in your usual calendar app, or export individual events. - Push notifications: Be informed instantly when events, lineups or news change. - News and downloads: Read club news and save attachments such as PDFs or tables directly to your device. - Offline view: The last page you opened stays visible even without an internet connection. - Try it without signing in: Public content can be viewed without an account. - Sign-in is secure via your existing UWR Planner account. Your data stays where it belongs. UWR Planer is for clubs, coaches and players who want to organise their underwater rugby everyday life more easily. Note: A UWR Planner account (uwr-plan.de) is required for the full feature set. Public areas are available without signing in.

Screenshots

Kite & Windsurfing Guide4 screens
UWR Planer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UWR Planer at every 5 days against Kite & Windsurfing Guide's every 2 months. 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

Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, UWR Planer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kite & Windsurfing Guide versus UWR Planer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKite & Windsurfing GuideUWR Planer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerstoked publicationsPaul a Brassard

In-app purchases

None

Kite & Windsurfing Guide

No in-app purchases

None

UWR Planer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kite & Windsurfing Guide free?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UWR Planer free?
UWR Planer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kite & Windsurfing Guide or UWR Planer have ads?
Neither Kite & Windsurfing Guide nor UWR Planer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kite & Windsurfing Guide or UWR Planer?
Kite & Windsurfing Guide ships an update every 2 months, and UWR Planer every 5 days. Most recently, Kite & Windsurfing Guide was updated on November 1, 2026 and UWR Planer on November 10, 2026.

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