# Waterspeed: Track Watersports

> Wing Sail Windsurf SUP Kayak

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1234093389](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1234093389)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1234093389`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Waterspeed Technologies Limited
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,110 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2017-06-08
- **Size:** 179 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waterspeed-track-watersports/id1234093389)
- **Website:** [https://www.waterspeedapp.com](https://www.waterspeedapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.waterspeedapp.com/privacy](http://www.waterspeedapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Waterspeed is a complete watersports performance app. Track speed, distance, heart rate, wind, tides, foiling metrics, and more across 30+ sports. Use Apple Watch or your phone, plus Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and Vakaros for seamless data sync. Share live sessions with family, and plan with wind and tide forecasts (Explore+).

Your sessions become a lasting performance log. Analyze best splits, foiling efficiency, tacks and gybes, and race countdown. Log gear, compare weeks and seasons, and plan better outings with integrated wind, weather, and spot forecasts. Free, Pro, and Ultra unlock deeper insights, advanced stats, and elite performance intelligence, plus social sharing and connections with GPS‑Speedsurfing and Strava.

## Rankings

- #52,853 — Overall

## Review summary

Waterspeed is highly regarded for deep, water-sports specific tracking, rich data, and strong Apple Watch support with easy cross-platform sharing. The developer team is responsive and actively updates the app. However, users repeatedly note upgrade prompts and Pro gating, usability issues with wet or cold hands (editing/deleting/trimming), occasional data gaps or tracking stops, and slow or unreliable syncing (especially from Apple Watch). Battery drain is also a concern. Overall it’s a powerful tool for water athletes, but monetization and UX friction can deter some users.

### Pros

- Powerful, sport-specific tracking with rich data (GPS route, distance, speed metrics, heart rate, wind/wave context) and a session diary.
- Excellent Apple Watch support and seamless cross-device syncing.
- Strong developer support and frequent updates/improvements.
- Good ecosystem integration (Strava sync, map exports) and multi-sport applicability.
- Designed for water sports and supporting a wide range of activities, with ongoing feature additions.

### Cons

- Persistent upgrade prompts and Pro feature gating that some users find pushy or opaque.
- Usability issues with wet or cold hands, making editing, deleting, and trimming difficult.
- Occasional data gaps or tracking stops (e.g., missing details in waves, sessions dropping).
- Slow or unreliable syncing from Apple Watch and with Strava integration.
- Battery drain concerns during use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1234093389)