Comparison

Beach Time vs Wind Forecast App

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

Head to head
About

Beach Time

This app provides precise tide information to help you make the most of your beach visits. It allows you to easily find and save tide stations near your location for quick access to the latest updates, ensuring a more enjoyable and less crowded beach experience.

Highlights
  • Exact tide information
  • Maximize beach time
  • Find nearby tide stations
  • Save favorite tide stations
  • Automatic updates
  • Simple native navigation
Features
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Beach Time gives you the exact tide information you need to maximize your time on the beach. When the tide is low, there is more beach for you and your family/friends to utilize thus allowing for a less crowded and more enjoyable time. Stay ahead of the curve with Beach Time and get the latest tide information for the beach your are vacationing too. Searching is very simple with native navigation that you're used to using in other native apps. Simply slide to your location and view nearby tide stations. Add them to your favorites (as many as you'd like), and they will appear on your favorites tab in the app. Now, each time you come back into the app, your favorites will automatically update along with nearby tide stations. Nearby tide stations is a quick and easy way on the favorites screen to add tide stations to your favorites. So, when you've arrived at your destination, pull open the app, allow location, and nearby tide stations come up. Add those to your favorites and never have to worry again. Come back in the app and see the latest tide information immediately.

About

Wind Forecast App

Features
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beach Time3 screens
Wind Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beach Time at none against Wind Forecast App's shown. Beach Time also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). Wind Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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. Beach Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beach Time ships an update every 3 months, Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Beach Time versus Wind Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeach TimeWind Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTodd CrownNextStack LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beach Time

One-time1
  • Favorites$0.99
2 purchases

Wind Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Beach Time free?
Beach Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Forecast App free?
Wind Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beach Time or Wind Forecast App have ads?
Wind Forecast App shows ads; Beach Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Beach Time or Wind Forecast App?
Beach Time ships an update every 3 months, and Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beach Time was updated on August 10, 2026 and Wind Forecast App on September 23, 2026.

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