Comparison

SurfDose vs Kaiyo

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

Head to head
About

SurfDose

Record and track your windsurfing, kitesurfing, and SUP sessions. Log details like gear used, spots visited, and personal stats. Sync data across devices and contribute to global statistics by registering on the website.

Highlights
  • Log windsurf, kitesurf, and SUP sessions
  • Record sessions offline
  • Add new spots and gear
  • View session statistics
  • Sync sessions across devices
  • Contribute to global statistics
Features
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Windsurf, KiteSurf, SUP "How many sessions I had this year?", "Which sail or kite and board I use more?" If those questions matter, than SurfDose APP is for you! SurfDose (http://www.surfdose.com) is the surfers (Windsurf and Kite Surf) website that allows you to keep track of your sessions and, if you decide, to share with others passionate surfers. App The SurfDose app makes recording session a matter of few clicks. With the App you can: - keep easily track of your sessions - record sessions even when you are not connected to the web - add new spots with few clicks - add your own gear with few clicks - get statistics about your sessions SurfDose.com You don't need to register to surfdose.com to enjoy SurfDose APP but through registration you will get in add: - access to SurfDose full set of statistics - sessions syncing across multiple device - server backup - possibility to contribute to the aggregated full statistics How to use it: 1- Click on a day on the calendar and click "Add" button (or just a long press on the calendar day) 2- Fulfill mandatory parameters (spot, sport type, board, sail, your weight, vote) 3- Click "Add" You session will appear in the calendar! Need to add a spot? In the Add Session page click on "Add a Spot" and select on the map where your spot is. A long click will fix the spot coordinates. You can edit the spot name. If your device has geolocation capabilities (like GPS) you can add a spot in the exact place where you are with just one click. You can decide to join SurfDose in a second moment and all your sessions will be synced with surfdose.com You can also have more that one device synced with sessions (if you are logged in). Questions or suggestion? Contact us! Please note: - You can use SurfDose also Offline but you need to sync the App with the server one first time before you can do that. Just run the app with data connection enabled. - If the "Add" button is not showing, it's likely that the first sync was not succesful: test your internet connectivity. - If you decide not to join SurfDose.com, SurfDose APP will send to server only the newly created spot to contribute to the global DB. Your sessions will not be sent to server. - SurfDose use DATA CONNECTIVITY to retrieve needed info and sync data . Consider it to avoid unforeseen costs with your mobile plan. - SurfDose might send to the developers some data useful to improve the application. - If you decided to link your app to the website SurfDose.com your sessions will be backed up on server. Despite we offer this service, there is no guarantee on backup effectiveness. - In no way we reccomend using your device while in the water - GPS tracks backup is possible (now) only by sending the track by email Maximum attention has been put in developing this application. Anyway no guarantee, implicit or explicit, is provided about the performance or suitability to any scope. Please feel free to contact us for suggestion or question. Web: http://www.surfdose.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/surfdose Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/surfdose

About

Kaiyo

This app is your ultimate surf companion, offering detailed forecasts, spot finding, and session tracking. Connect with other surfers, share conditions, and discover new breaks.

Highlights
  • Hourly & Weekly Surf Forecasts
  • Nearest Spot Finder
  • Community Features
  • Apple Watch Integration
  • Live Surf Cameras
  • Add Custom Surf Spots
Features
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Catch every wave with confidence. Kaiyo - Your Ultimate Surf Companion Connect with your crew. Track your progress. Catch every wave. Kaiyo is the all-in-one surf platform built for surfers, by surfers. Whether you are looking to connect with your local lineup or analyze your performance in the water, Kaiyo delivers everything you need - right in your pocket and on your wrist. What’s New Sessions - Plan a session at your break and invite friends. See who's going, or keep it to the people you invite. Apple Watch Integration - Track your surf sessions directly from your Apple Watch. Sync your waves, top speed, and heart rate seamlessly with the app. Add Your Own Surf Spots – Found a hidden gem? Drop a pin, name it, and make it yours. Live Surf Cameras – Watch real-time conditions at select beaches before you even wax your board. Core Features Hourly & Weekly Forecasts: Wave height, swell direction, period, wind, tide, and temperature. Nearest Spot Finder: Automatically shows the closest surf spots wherever you are. Favorites List: Keep your go-to breaks just a tap away. Session History: Review your tracked sessions to see your progress over time. Designed by surfers - for surfers.

Screenshots

SurfDose4 screens
Kaiyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfDose at none against Kaiyo's 2. SurfDose also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). Kaiyo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads 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. Kaiyo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SurfDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfDose ships an update every 4 weeks, Kaiyo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SurfDose versus Kaiyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfDoseKaiyo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuigi Arnaldo PaiellaAlberto Charabati

Customer experience

SurfDose

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Kaiyo

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

In-app purchases

None

SurfDose

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kaiyo

One-time2
  • Tip The Developer$4.99
  • Tip the Developer$4.99

Questions

Is SurfDose free?
SurfDose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaiyo free?
Kaiyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfDose or Kaiyo have ads?
Neither SurfDose nor Kaiyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfDose or Kaiyo?
SurfDose ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kaiyo every 2 weeks. Most recently, SurfDose was updated on October 11, 2026 and Kaiyo on October 24, 2026.

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