PaddlePal.

What’s new.

Every update, from launch to your next paddle.
New features, improvements and fixes for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

2026.15

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6 changes in this release

Changes

  • PaddlePal now announces your split times out loud during paddles on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Splits are now recorded for every workout, not just races, and appear as markers along your route.
  • Charts in Insights, Atlas weather, and workout details can now be opened full-screen, with interactive scrubbing to inspect your data more easily
  • Workout details and the Logbook have been refreshed and reorganised so your most useful stats are easier to find
  • Maps, route drawing, photo loading, live tracking, and heading updates are now smoother and more responsive, especially on longer workouts
  • This update also includes collapsible split tables, improved Apple Health route syncing, updated privacy and terms links, better accessibility support, and fixes for filters, tides, weather icons, chart rotation, iCloud photos, localisation, and minor crashes

2026.14

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5 changes in this release

Changes

  • PaddlePal now brings forecasts to life with live weather backgrounds, animated rain, drizzle, sleet, and lightning
  • Added a new metric switcher, making it easier to explore wind, rain, pressure, visibility, and more from each weather card
  • Workout saving is improved with a new confirmation before discarding a session, helping prevent accidental loss
  • Charts across workouts, insights, tides, wind, heart rate zones, and precipitation have been refreshed for a cleaner, faster, more consistent experience
  • This update also includes faster launch times, better Apple Watch workout reliability, improved accessibility, more translations, and a wide range of fixes for notifications, widgets, maps, sign-in, iCloud recovery, and battery usage

2026.13

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7 changes in this release

Changes

  • Redesigned iPhone home screen widget with weekly progress, day-by-day bars and locale-aware distance units
  • See paddle workouts recorded in other apps in your PaddlePal logbook: enable "Show Workouts From Other Apps" in Settings
  • Smoother live workout metrics during long sessions, with lower battery impact
  • Fixed a map snapshot issue when starting workouts back-to-back
  • Fixed invalid GPS readings occasionally colouring stopped segments on the route map
  • Fixed live metrics sometimes freezing on the last value at the end of a session
  • Fixed an unnecessary photo permission prompt when saving workout images

2026.12

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21 changes in this release

Changes

  • Race results now appear in your workout summary so you can review splits and pace alongside the rest of your session
  • Redesigned Share Workout screen with aspect-ratio targeting so shared images look great on every platform
  • New update banner on the home screen when a new version of PaddlePal is available
  • Faster app launch: the hang the first time you tapped the tab bar is gone
  • Share Workout animations now respect your Reduce Motion accessibility setting
  • More resilient GPS: brief signal drops no longer reset location tracking
  • Calendar view loads workout distances and durations faster
  • Clearer VoiceOver labels on the workout map, pause ring, action chips and loading states
  • Localisation updates across the app
  • Fixed a crash when saving a shared workout image to Photos
  • Fixed a rare crash caused by the photo permission prompt
  • Fixed the pause button occasionally getting stuck during a long press
  • Fixed planned routes sometimes not appearing the first time you started a session
  • Fixed Race Mode not engaging the watch's water lock
  • Fixed premium features appearing locked even with an active subscription
  • Fixed the paywall not always opening from the workout map
  • Fixed a subscription verification timeout that could delay premium access
  • Fixed ghost entries showing up in your favourite spots
  • Fixed a race condition when starting a saved route
  • Fixed the workout detail map occasionally not loading
  • Fixed race splits being lost when sent from older watch versions

2026.11

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3 changes in this release

Changes

  • New dedicated Race Mode on iPhone and Apple Watch
  • UI updates
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

2026.10

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2 changes in this release

Changes

  • Improved workout insights
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

2026.09

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1 change in this release

Changes

  • Glide Score: a new exploration points system that rewards you for discovering new paddle spots and completing planned routes

2026.08

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4 changes in this release

Changes

  • Focus Mode: PaddlePal now detects when your iPhone's Focus mode is active and adapts during paddling sessions to help you stay distraction-free
  • Automatic Water Lock: Apple Watch enables water lock shortly after your workout begins, so you no longer need to activate it manually
  • Route Recovery: if your workout is interrupted, your route data is cached so it can be recovered when you resume
  • Watch workout sync: improved performance, reduced storage and lots of changes under the hood

2026.07

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9 changes in this release

Changes

  • Longer sessions on a single charge thanks to smarter watch and phone coordination during workouts
  • Workouts sync to your history more quickly and the app feels snappier overall
  • Flicker-free, more responsive workout history
  • Map previews now display correctly on workout detail screens
  • Deleting a workout no longer briefly shows an empty screen
  • More stable long workouts on Apple Watch
  • PaddleSafe audio alerts now play instantly when needed
  • PaddleSafe location tracking now works correctly when you're stationary
  • Fixed a rare issue that could cause the app to freeze on launch

2026.06

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6 changes in this release

Changes

  • New Paddle Planner: discover, create and share paddle routes
  • Improved 24-hour weather forecast UI
  • VoiceOver improvements throughout the app
  • Fresh new look for 2026
  • Re-enabled the trim route feature after resolving issues
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
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