Comparison

NotiWind vs RadicalX

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

Head to head
About

NotiWind

Get real-time wind notifications for your favorite watersports spots. Set custom notification times and minimum wind speeds to be alerted when conditions are right. Supports over 50 locations worldwide with data from real weather stations.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind notifications
  • Customizable notification times
  • Set minimum wind speed thresholds
  • Support for over 50 global spots
  • Data from real weather stations
  • Multiple notifications per spot
Features
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The Windsurfers/Kitesurfers/Sailors Alarm Clock & Notifier Are you a Kiter, Windsurfer or a Sailor ...? With NotiWind, you get real time WIND NOTIFICATIONS for your favorite Spots! Do you wake up at 5am to check if wind is up in your Spot and your wife/girlfriend or husband/boyfriend is upset because also today you've woken her up for nothing? Or you just want to check the wind in Six Four or Riva del Garda or any of the other available spots? NotiWind is for you! Setup the notification time range, set minimal wind speed for any number of available spots! When right conditions are met, you will be notified! Not only you can setup wind notifications for different spots but also multiple notification for the same spot. For example, you can setup a certain sound notification for north wind and a different sound for south wind in another moment of the day (or day of the week). More than 50 available spots with data from REAL weather stations: ITALY: LAGO DI COMO: Valmadrera, Lecco, Cremia, Dongo, Dervio, Abbadia Lariana, Mandello, Gera Lario LAGO DI GARDA: Pra, Riva del Garda, Malcesine, Torbole LAGO MAGGIORE: Tronzano, Maccagno LIGURIA: Andora, Loano, Genova TOSCANA: Vada VENETO: Chioggia, Porto Marghera EMILIA ROMAGNA: Porto Corsini, Rimini, Riccione PUGLIA: Siponto (Manfredonia), Vieste, Barletta, Bari SARDEGNA: Poetto ... FRANCE: Six Four la Plage, Arcachon SPAIN: Tarifa, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura SWISS: Silvaplana USA: Kanaha GREECE, CYPRUS, CROATIA, NETHERLANDS, ... Complete list at https://www.notiwind.com Wanna make your meteo station available in NotiWind for free? Let us know: write at staff at surfdose dot com NotiWind is offered by SurfDose http://www.surfdose.com, the place to mark your Windsurf, Kite and SUP sessions. PLEASE NOTE: For the App to works properly, ensure all notifications options for NotiWind are enabled and "Do Not Disturb" mode is disabled. On some phone you need to set NotiWind as a "Priority App". Web: https://www.notiwind.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/surfdose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surfdose

About

RadicalX

Connect with fellow kitesurfers, wingfoilers, and windsurfers in real-time. Coordinate sessions, share rides, buy and sell gear, and discover local services within a dedicated community.

Highlights
  • Live spot activity and rider presence
  • Check-ins and upcoming sessions
  • Ride sharing and trip coordination
  • Gear marketplace
  • Spot chats and direct messages
  • Local services discovery
Features
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RadicalX is the social app for riders. Built for kitesurfers, wingfoilers, and windsurfers, RadicalX helps you coordinate at the spot in real time. Check in at your spot, see who’s riding, share rides, buy and sell gear, join chats, discover local services, and stay connected with the people and places that matter most. Features: • Live spot activity and rider presence • Check-ins and upcoming sessions • Ride sharing and trip coordination • Buy & sell marketplace for gear • Lost & found posts • Spot chats and direct messages • Notifications for rides, chats, and spot activity • Local services, accommodations, and more Whether you ride your local beach every week or travel between destinations, RadicalX helps you stay connected to the right riders at the right moment. Join the ride. Live radically.

Screenshots

NotiWind1 screens
RadicalX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NotiWind at none against RadicalX's shown. NotiWind also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NotiWind versus RadicalX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotiWindRadicalX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLuigi Arnaldo PaiellaRadical Labs LLC

Customer experience

NotiWind

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RadicalX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NotiWind

No in-app purchases

None

RadicalX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotiWind free?
NotiWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RadicalX free?
RadicalX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NotiWind or RadicalX have ads?
RadicalX shows ads; NotiWind does not.
Which is updated more often, NotiWind or RadicalX?
NotiWind ships an update every 3 weeks, and RadicalX every 3 weeks. Most recently, NotiWind was updated on October 6, 2026 and RadicalX on October 10, 2026.

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