Comparison

World Surf League vs Wake

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

Head to head
About

World Surf League

Watch live professional surfing events from all WSL tours, including the Championship Tour and Big Wave. Stay updated with real-time results, track your favorite surfers, and enjoy a vast library of free premium surf content, podcasts, and films.

Highlights
  • Watch live WSL events
  • Fantasy surfing games
  • Real-time results and rankings
  • Custom alerts for favorite surfers
  • Free premium surf content
  • Breaking surf news and highlights
Features
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Catch every wave with the official World Surf League app. From boosted airs and made barrels, to World Champions and the next wave of stars, to massive swells and even bigger moments, this is the place to watch LIVE events across all WSL tours, including the Championship Tour, the Challenger Series, Big Wave, and more. Plus, stay up to date with your favorite surfers, dive into real-time results, play fantasy surfing, and enjoy an ocean of free premium surf content anytime, anywhere. With the WSL app, you can: WATCH THE WORLD’S BEST SURFING LIVE Tune in to the world’s best surfers LIVE from wherever you are. Watch while on the go or cast to your devices at home. COMPETE AGAINST THE WORLD IN WSL FANTASY Build your dream team, invite your friends, and join the competition with the official WSL Fantasy games. GET UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RESULTS Check real-time scores, deep dive into the surfer rankings, and receive all the insights on the road to the World Title. STAY UPDATED AND NEVER MISS A WAVE Set custom alerts to make sure you know exactly when your favorite surfers hit the water. ACCESS AN OCEAN OF SURFING CONTENT Enjoy free premium content, from podcasts and original series to iconic surf films and beyond. NEVER MISS BREAKING SURF NEWS Catch mind-blowing highlights, get in-depth analysis, and stay up to date on surfing’s biggest stories. If you have any trouble with your app please email us at support@worldsurfleague.com so we can help you out.

About

Wake

This app automatically detects and tracks wakeboard jumps, logging session details, and helping you master new tricks. Discover over 1,000 wakeboarding spots worldwide and monitor weather conditions for the perfect ride.

Highlights
  • Automatic jump detection (height, count, landing success)
  • Real-time session tracking with trick logging
  • Discovery of 1,000+ wakeboarding spots globally
  • Comprehensive wakeboarding trick library
  • Weather condition tracking for favorite spots
  • Home Screen widgets for weather forecasts
Features
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Ride better and jump higher with Wake. The only wakeboarding app with automatic jump detection. Track every session, measure your progression, and discover 1,000+ spots worldwide. AUTOMATIC JUMP DETECTION Wear your Apple Watch and ride. Wake detects every jump in real time and classifies it, from straight airs to spins, inverts and switch tricks. See the height, rotation, approach and landing of each one. The only app with jump detection built specifically for wakeboarding. Works for cable parks and boat riding. SESSION TRACKING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Log every trick you attempt. Mark successes and failures. Add videos and notes so future sessions build on real experience, not guesswork. Your entire session history syncs to your account for long-term progression tracking. DISCOVER WAKEBOARDING SPOTS Access the world's largest database of wakeboarding locations. Cable parks, boat charters, and hidden spots across 100+ countries, on a full-screen map. View weather forecasts and contact info. MASTER NEW TRICKS Browse the most comprehensive wakeboarding trick library. From beginner surface tricks to advanced inverts and spins. Clear instructions for cable and boat styles. Track which tricks you've landed. TRACK WEATHER CONDITIONS Add your favorite spots to Home Screen widgets and see their weather forecast at a glance, so you know when conditions are perfect. BUILT BY WAKEBOARDERS Wake is created by a small team of passionate riders who want to see the sport grow. We're continuously adding spots, improving features, and listening to our community. Questions? Use the Help & Support section in-app for assistance. ======================== Wake's free version is completely ad-free, offering unlimited session recording, spot conditions, seasonal insights, trick lists, and more. Upgrade to Wake Premium to unlock powerful features and performance insights: • Add videos to your session recordings. • View detailed jump analysis from your Apple Watch. • Sync session videos to your account. • Access videos from past sessions. If you purchase Wake Premium, payment will be charged to your App Store account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you turn off auto-renew. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://get-wake.com/legal/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://get-wake.com/legal/terms/

Screenshots

World Surf League4 screens
Wake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wake at 4.3 against World Surf League's 2.5. Wake also leads on ads (none vs shown). World Surf League's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (42 vs 7). On price, update cadence 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. Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. World Surf League asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wake holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Surf League has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
World Surf League versus Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Surf LeagueWake
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (42 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings42 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWorld Surf LeagueGasper Kolenc

Customer experience

World Surf League

All ratings42 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews705 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative68.9%

Wake

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

World Surf League

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent login issues
  • Replays playing incorrect heats
  • Video player bugs (e.g., screen going black, audio issues)
  • Fantasy league not updating properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to hide event results before watching replays
  • Improved fantasy league functionality
  • Better integration with Chromecast and other streaming platforms
  • More customization options (e.g., dark mode)

Wake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

World Surf League

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wake

Subscriptions1
  • Wake Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is World Surf League free?
World Surf League is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wake free?
Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Surf League or Wake?
Wake is rated higher. World Surf League averages 2.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Wake averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do World Surf League or Wake have ads?
World Surf League shows ads; Wake does not.
Which is updated more often, World Surf League or Wake?
World Surf League ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wake every 3 weeks. Most recently, World Surf League was updated on November 1, 2026 and Wake on November 4, 2026.

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