Best Paddle Apps & Games

198+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

The best paddle apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 198+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Paddle

Go Paddling#1

Go Paddling by VerticalScope Inc.

Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Spot
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
3.7😐(204 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  • ⚠️ Outdated information and lack of user engagement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 Ways - Lets Go Paddling#2

Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling by onwater llc

River & Lake Maps & Conditions
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.3😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#43in 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
PADL#3

PADL by PADL Holdings LLC

Outdoor Recreational Rentals
Worth Considering
⚽ Sports
3.7😐(79 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy rental process
  • 👍 Convenient access to water activities without equipment ownership
  • 🌟 High-quality, stable, and well-maintained boards
  • 💰 Affordable membership plans with good value

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and connectivity issues
  • 🔐 Requires credit card storage in app (no digital wallet support)
  • 💳 Aggressive billing practices with no partial hour increments

More Paddle apps to explore

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Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddle Logger: SUP & Kayaking
Paddling Logbook & GPS Tracker
Free

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.

One-button GPS trackingLive location sharing (PaddleLIVE™)Route planning with alerts (PaddlePLAN™)
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
FarOut: Hike, Bike, Paddle
Hiking, Biking, & Paddling
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
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
(352)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(12K)
freemium
8
Paddle Rating: Pickleball
Paddle Rating: Pickleball
Paddle Rating: Pickleball
Find Players & Track Skill
Free

This app helps pickleball players track their skill level, find other players and courts, and organize games. It features a Glicko-2 rating system, a court map, and session planning tools. Stay connected with friends through messaging and live updates.

Glicko-2 skill rating systemInteractive court mapSession planning and invitations
⚽ Sports
(1)
free
9
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
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
PaddlePal: SUP & Kayak Tracker
PaddlePal: SUP & Kayak Tracker
PaddlePal: SUP & Kayak Tracker
Paddleboard GPS & Logbook
Free

Track your paddlesports adventures with real-time conditions, GPS tracking, route planning, and safety features. Discover over 60,000 paddle spots and log your sessions with notes and photos. Syncs with Apple Health and Strava.

Real-time weather, wind, tide, and marine forecastsGPS tracking for distance, speed, and route mapsCustom route planning and import
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free with in-app purchases
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Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Tides Near Me
Find Nearby Tides and 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
(159K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Watersports Tracker - Surfing
Watersports Tracker - Surfing
Watersports Tracker - Surfing
Paddle Surf Kite Foil Windsurf
Free

Track your watersports sessions with detailed statistics like distance, duration, and speed. Analyze past activities, add notes, and monitor heart rate data. Syncs with the Health app and updates activity rings.

Track distance, duration, and speedSession playback and analysisSave session notes
⚽ Sports
(1.4K)
subscription
13
Paddle-Pong
Paddle-Pong
Paddle-Pong
Endless paddleball fun
Free

Control a paddle to bounce a ball and hit a moving green wall while avoiding red walls. Score points to earn coins for customization and compete for the high score on the leaderboard.

Drag paddle controlHit moving green wallAvoid red walls
🎮 Games
(38)
free
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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)
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Paddle Prep
Paddle Prep
Paddle Prep
Paddling safety information
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
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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
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PaddleSpot
PaddleSpot
PaddleSpot
Discover & share paddle spots
Free

Find and share paddleboarding and kayaking launch spots. Discover new locations, read reviews with photos and safety tips, and save your favorite spots for future adventures. Join a community of paddlers to help grow the platform.

Discover paddle launch spotsBrowse by location mapRead and leave reviews
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
free
18
Paddle & Paddle: Rowing Game
Paddle & Paddle: Rowing Game
Paddle & Paddle: Rowing Game
Rage-Inducing Platformer Game
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
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Paddle Clash: Arcade Pong 2D
Paddle Clash: Arcade Pong 2D
Paddle Clash: Arcade Pong 2D
Classic Tennis Fun. New Court.
Free

Experience a fresh take on arcade tennis with diverse characters and paddles. Compete in global and weekly tournaments across various courts, from grass to ice rinks. Master simple controls for fast-paced, retro-inspired gameplay.

Dozens of characters and paddles with unique abilitiesPlay on multiple court types (clay, grass, ping pong, ice)Rank up to face tougher opponents
🎮 Games
(328)
free with in-app purchases
20
Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts
Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts
Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts
River Data and Flood Alerts
Free

Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

Official flood warnings and alertsRiver stage height and flow rateColor-coded river status indicators
☀️ Weather
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

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