Comparison

WindguruSpot vs Wind Speed Forecast App

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

Head to head
About

WindguruSpot

This app provides real-time wind data from a specific station on Sicily, including wind speed, temperature, and direction. Users can view live webcam images and switch between metric and imperial units for wind speed. Data refreshes every 15 seconds.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed (min, max, avg)
  • Temperature and wind direction
  • Live webcam feed
  • Unit switching (m/s, knots)
  • 15-second data refresh
Features
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Application shows the actual data from the windguru station located on Sicily on the kiters lagoon. The data are minimum, maximum and average wind speed in last minute, temperature and wind direction, refreshing after 15 seconds. You can switch between two measuring units, meters per seconds and knots. You can also see the actual image from the webcam, when you swipe the wind data screen to the left.

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

WindguruSpot2 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Speed Forecast App at 79% against WindguruSpot's 9%. Wind Speed Forecast App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1). WindguruSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WindguruSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of WindguruSpot's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindguruSpot ships an update every 5 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
WindguruSpot versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindguruSpotWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#193 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJan DajcLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

WindguruSpot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.6%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

WindguruSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

None

WindguruSpot

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is WindguruSpot free?
WindguruSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WindguruSpot or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. WindguruSpot averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do WindguruSpot or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; WindguruSpot does not.
Which is updated more often, WindguruSpot or Wind Speed Forecast App?
WindguruSpot ships an update every 5 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, WindguruSpot was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on October 13, 2026.

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