Best Paddle Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

The best paddle apps and games on iPhone average 4.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Paddle Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paddle Ways - Lets Go PaddlingPaddle Ways - Lets Go PaddlingFree4.3★ (1.4K)NoYesAug 2026
2Go PaddlingGo PaddlingFree3.7★ (206)YesNoAug 2026
3Paddle Logger: SUP & KayakingPaddle Logger: SUP & KayakingFree4.7★ (6.3K)NoYesAug 2026
4FarOut: Hike, Bike, PaddleFarOut: Hike, Bike, PaddleFree4.8★ (26K)NoYesAug 2026
5PADLPADLFree3.7★ (79)YesNoAug 2026
6Paddle PaddlePaddle PaddleFree4.7★ (378)YesYesAug 2026
7RiverApp - River levelsRiverApp - River levelsFree4.8★ (5K)NoYesAug 2026
8PaddlePaddleFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Paddle

Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling#1

Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling by OnWater, LLC

River & Lake Maps & Conditions
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😐(1.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#69in Navigation
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Discover and plan paddling adventures with detailed maps, real-time conditions, and route information. Find launch points, campsites, and weather forecasts to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip on rivers and lakes.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great resource for finding new paddling locations
  • 👍 Useful information on boat ramps and access points
  • 💡 Potential for detailed river mapping and navigation
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning logistics and trip details

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incomplete or inaccurate data for many regions
  • 💰 Free version too limited, premium subscription required
  • 🔒 Issues with account deletion and location tracking
Go Paddling#2

Go Paddling by VerticalScope Inc.

Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Spot
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
3.7😐(206 ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover over 25,000 paddling locations for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Find nearby spots with user comments and trip reports, or contribute your own discoveries. Get on the water easily with this comprehensive guide.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app for finding kayak/SUP launch sites
  • 💡 Allows users to add new locations and photos
  • 🚀 Helpful for planning trips and finding new places to paddle

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs after recent updates
  • ⚠️ Outdated information and lack of user engagement
  • 🗺️ Missing key details like water conditions, hazards, and amenities
Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking#3

Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking by Paddle Logger Ltd.

Paddling Logbook & GPS Tracker
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(6.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps paddlers track their journeys with GPS, providing detailed session data, safety features, and integration with Apple Health. It offers route planning, live location sharing, and performance analysis for various water sports.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for tracking paddling activities
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Useful safety features like location sharing
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or stops recording during sessions
  • 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
  • 🔒 Concerns over required access to health data

More Paddle apps to explore

4
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
Offline GPS Trail Maps
Free

This app provides reliable offline navigation for long-distance adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling. It offers trusted trail data, detailed waypoint information, and a check-in feature to share your location with loved ones. Explore the world with confidence, even in remote areas.

Offline navigational guidesExtensive global route coverageTrusted, official trail data
🗺️ Navigation
(26K)
free with in-app purchases
5
PADL
PADL
PADL
Outdoor Recreational Rentals
Free

Rent paddle boards conveniently through an automated system. Locate the nearest rental station and unlock a board to start your ride anytime. Enjoy effortless outdoor recreation.

Automated paddle sport rentalsFind nearest rental stationsUnlock and ride paddle boards
⚽ Sports
(79)
free with in-app purchases
6
Paddle Paddle
Paddle Paddle
Paddle Paddle
paddle boating tracker
Free

Track your paddle sports adventures with detailed metrics like speed, pace, and distance. Set targets, review past rides with speed visualizations, and integrate with heart rate monitors and HealthKit. Export your data and share your progress.

GPS path trackingSpeed and pace metricsTarget setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(378)
free with in-app purchases
7
RiverApp - River levels
RiverApp - River levels
RiverApp - River levels
Real-time river conditions
Free

Access real-time water levels, flows, and temperatures for rivers worldwide. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and professionals, it offers detailed maps, navigability information, and customizable alerts for over 40,000 hydrometric stations.

Real-time water levels and flowsWater temperaturesHydrometric station maps
☀️ Weather
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Paddle
Paddle
Paddle
Therapeutic journey support
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
Paddly - Paddle Companion App
Paddly - Paddle Companion App
Paddly - Paddle Companion App
Widgets, Stats, Notifications
Free

Monitor your product's revenue, manage active products, and discounts with this companion app for Paddle Billing. View sales progress, create discounts on the fly, and receive live push notifications for sales, payouts, and subscriptions. Business information can also be displayed as a home screen widget.

Revenue trackingProduct managementDiscount creation
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
freemium
10
Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Tide Charts & Currents
Free

Get tide charts and current predictions worldwide. See water levels, high/low tide times, and sun/moon data at a glance. Plan your outdoor activities with ease.

Nearby tide and current stationsGraphical tide chartsReadable tide tables
☀️ Weather
(160K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Paddle Baddle
Paddle Baddle
Paddle Baddle
by Patrick Lewis
Free

An arcade game designed for quick relaxation sessions. Enjoy a simple, engaging experience whether you're commuting or unwinding at home.

Arcade gameplayRelaxing experiencePlay on the go
🎮 Games
(3)
free
12
Paddle Now - SUP Kayak Logger
Paddle Now - SUP Kayak Logger
Paddle Now - SUP Kayak Logger
Watersport route track & share
Free
$14.99 | 100% OFF
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Paddle Prep
Paddle Prep
Paddle Prep
Paddling safety information
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
Paddle Ed
Paddle Ed
Paddle Ed
Assess PAQS qualifications
Free

This app allows assessors and instructors to record student assessment statuses and submit assessment records directly from the field. It also supports creating skills courses, adding participants, and issuing basic skills qualifications.

Record student assessment status in the fieldSubmit assessment recordsCreate skills courses
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
15
Paddle Log
Paddle Log
Paddle Log
A log book of paddling trips
Free

A user-friendly logbook for recording paddling trips, designed to encourage consistent updates. Data can be exported for backup, spreadsheet use, or submission for Paddle Australia qualifications. The app also manages PAQS qualifications, including renewal and accepting new assessments.

Log paddling tripsCopy and edit past activitiesExport trip data
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
16
PaddleMate
PaddleMate
PaddleMate
Performance measuring
Free

This performance measurement system uses hardware sensors and software to help kayak, canoe, SUP, dragon boat, and rowing athletes track and improve their sport performance. Coaches can monitor athlete development, view live data from the water, and provide real-time feedback.

Force measurement sensor (POD)GPS & data collecting unit (TRACKER)Live data from the water
⚽ Sports
(1)
ad-supported
17
Paddle Master!
Paddle Master!
Paddle Master!
Games
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
18
Paddlz: Paddle Fitness Tracker
Paddlz: Paddle Fitness Tracker
Paddlz: Paddle Fitness Tracker
Paddleboard Kayak Canoe Rowing
$4.99

Track your paddling sessions with this app designed for paddleboarders, kayakers, and canoers. It counts strokes, monitors distance, speed, heart rate, and calories, while also integrating with Apple Health.

Stroke countingSession trackingDistance, speed, and heart rate monitoring
⚽ Sports
(0)
paid
19
Playtomic - Padel & pickleball
Playtomic - Padel & pickleball
Playtomic - Padel & pickleball
Find your perfect match
Free

Connect with a large community of racket sport players to find partners, organize games, and book courts. Discover leagues, tournaments, and track your progress. Upgrade for advanced stats and exclusive features.

Find racket sport playersOrganize private and public gamesBook courts worldwide
⚽ Sports
(13K)
freemium
20
Paddle Journal
Paddle Journal
Paddle Journal
GPS Tracking for Watersports
Free

This app precisely tracks your water sports routes using GPS, recording session data like distance, speed, and duration. It also provides live weather and wind information, and allows you to build a personal logbook of your adventures with notes and photos.

GPS route tracking and navigationReal-time weather and wind dataSession logging with photos and notes
⚽ Sports
(1)
free

FAQ about Paddle

What are the best paddle apps & games for iPhone?
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling tops our paddle apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 1.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top paddle apps & games we rank are free to download, including Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling and Go Paddling.
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ paddle apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Paddle Ways is a comprehensive paddling guide that helps users find new places to paddle, plan trips, and stay informed about river and lake conditions. It provides access to mapped rivers, lakes, boat ramps, and points of interest, along with tools for trip planning and safety.
Key features include nationwide maps of rivers and lakes, thousands of paddling routes, real-time streamflows, 10-day weather forecasts, offline map downloads, and cell coverage maps. Premium features offer advanced weather layers, lake depth maps, and private land ownership information.

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