Comparison

NotiWind vs Wind Games

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

Wind Games

Features
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COMPETE. CONNECT. CONQUER. Wind Games is the first dedicated competition platform for kitesurfers, wingfoilers and windsurfers. Whether you're organizing local events or joining global challenges, this is where the wind sports community comes together to compete. REAL COMPETITIONS, REAL RANKINGS Join official competitions in your area or create your own. From local club events to international championships, Wind Games handles registration, scoring, and results. Every competition counts toward your global ranking. CHALLENGES THAT PUSH YOUR LIMITS Not near a competition? Jump into challenges that track your performance through Surfr App session data. Big Air challenges test your maximum height. Distance challenges push your endurance. Compete against riders worldwide, anytime the wind blows. BUILD YOUR RIDER PROFILE Your Wind Games profile tells your story. Track your competition history, challenge victories, and ranking progression. Connect with other riders, follow their results, and build your reputation in the wind sports community. KEY FEATURES - Browse and join competitions - Big Air, Distance, and Endurance challenges - Global leaderboards and rankings - ELO-based ranking system - Surfr App session integration - Rider profiles and statistics - Real-time notifications CONNECT YOUR SESSIONS Wind Games integrates with the Surfr App to automatically track your performance data. Your sessions become competition entries. Your jumps become challenge attempts. Ride with your phone or watch, compete with the world. THE WIND SPORTS PLATFORM This is not another generic sports app adapted for kitesurfing. Wind Games was built from the ground up for wind sports, by people who understand what competition means when it depends on conditions you cannot control. Join the riders who are already competing. Download Wind Games today.

Screenshots

NotiWind1 screens
Wind Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NotiWind at every 3 weeks against Wind Games's every 3 months. NotiWind also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

NotiWind ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Games every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
NotiWind versus Wind Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotiWindWind Games
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperLuigi Arnaldo PaiellaThe Wind Games

In-app purchases

None

NotiWind

No in-app purchases

None

Wind Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotiWind free?
NotiWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Games free?
Wind Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NotiWind or Wind Games have ads?
Neither NotiWind nor Wind Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotiWind or Wind Games?
NotiWind ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Games every 3 months. Most recently, NotiWind was updated on October 6, 2026 and Wind Games on October 15, 2026.

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