PNW Current Atlas vs WindSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PNW Current Atlas
Access detailed current prediction charts for the Pacific Northwest, covering regions like the Juan de Fuca Strait and San Juan Islands. View any date or time within the current year with free yearly updates, and use the app offline.
- View past/future date/time predictions
- Daylight savings time correction
- Jump to 'Now' prediction
- Swipe/tap to move through time
- Zoomable prediction details
- Offline functionality
- Free yearly updates
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The PNW Current Atlas brings a fast and easy way to view Pacific Northwest current prediction charts for the Juan de Fuca Strait / Strait of Georgia regions on your mobile device. This includes complete coverage of the US San Juan Islands, the Canadian Gulf Islands, and the Eastern Juan de Fuca Strait and more. This digital current atlas includes predictions for the current year with free yearly updates so that you never have to buy a reference or look-up table ever again. Features: ◆ View any date/time within a tide cycle, past or future (within the current year) ◆ Fully corrected for Daylight savings time ◆ Easily jump to the prediction closest to Now with a single tap ◆ Easily move forwards or backwards through prediction time by tapping or swiping ◆ Zoom into predictions to see more detail ◆ Works offline - no Internet connection needed! ◆ Includes all predictions for the current calendar year with free yearly updates ◆ and more...
WindSpot
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WindSpot - Wind Forecast is a pinpoint wind forecast app designed for windsurfers. Get detailed wind information for each specific spot — something general weather apps can't provide — with a simple and beautiful UI. 【Features】 ■ Pinpoint Wind Forecast Simply register your favorite spots to check wind speed, wind direction, and weather conditions on an hourly basis. ■ Intuitive Wind Speed Display Color-coded wind speed display lets you grasp conditions at a glance. Calm winds in light blue, light winds in green, moderate in orange, and strong winds in red. ■ Hourly Timeline Scroll horizontally to check changes in wind speed, direction, and weather by the hour. Never miss the best timing. ■ Wind Speed Unit Switching Supports three units: m/s, knots, and km/h. Check in your preferred unit. 【Plans】 ・Free: 1 spot / 2-day forecast ・Pro: Up to 5 spots / 10-day forecast ・Pro+: Up to 10 spots / 10-day forecast ■ Terms & Privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lifehacksystemlab.github.io/windspot/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: PNW Current Atlas at #174 against WindSpot's unranked. PNW Current Atlas also leads on device support and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PNW Current Atlas sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WindSpot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PNW Current Atlas | WindSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #174 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TinyOctopus, LLC | Kazuhiko Toki |
In-app purchases
PNW Current Atlas
- 3-Day Free TrialFree
- Current Atlas unlimited access$19.99
WindSpot
- Pro Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
- Pro+ Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual Plan$19.991 Year
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- Pro+ Annual Plan$29.991 Year
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