Wind Speed Forecast App vs NOFO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
- Point & Zone Forecasts
- 40,000+ Wind Stations
- NOAA Weather Overlays
- Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
- 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
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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
NOFO
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NOFO helps you decide when the ocean is actually good for what you want to do. Instead of guessing from wave height or wind alone, NOFO analyzes how waves, wind, tides, and local conditions combine and scores every hour of the day for your specific activity. Whether you are fishing, kayaking, crabbing, or just heading to the coast, NOFO shows you when to go and when it is better to stay home. --- Deciding when the ocean is "good" is harder than it looks. Most forecasts show waves, wind, and tides separately, which forces people to rely on rules of thumb like "wave height should be one-third of wave period" or "never go out on a south wind." Those shortcuts can work, but they also fail in subtle ways when conditions stack, interact, or change quickly. NOFO is built to handle that complexity for you. Instead of making you interpret raw data, NOFO analyzes how ocean conditions combine and translates them into clear guidance for your specific activity. Using advanced analysis across multiple trusted forecast and observation sources, NOFO scores ocean conditions hour by hour so you can see when conditions are favorable, marginal, or not worth the risk. --- Forecasts built around what you are actually doing NOFO is centered around Activities, custom profiles that reflect how you use the ocean. You can create activities for things like: - Nearshore or offshore fishing - Drift fishing or trolling - Kayaking or kayak fishing - Bay crabbing and clamming - Beach walking or wildlife watching Each activity is tied to a location and customized with your preferences, such as wave intensity, wind limits, tide sensitivity, and comfort level. If you are boating, you can factor in things like vessel size or bar crossings. Once set up, NOFO automatically evaluates every hour of the day and shows you the best windows to go. --- Clear answers, not just more data NOFO does not just show forecasts, it interprets them. Behind the scenes, the app compares multiple forecast models and live observations, weighs their relevance, and accounts for how conditions interact. The result is a simple score and summary that reflects real-world ocean behavior, not isolated numbers. You still get access to the underlying data when you want it, but you are never forced to decipher it. --- Depth and transparency for advanced users If you want to dig deeper, NOFO gives you full visibility into observed conditions and trends: - Live and historical buoy data - Tide station readings - Offshore trends and water temperature - Side-by-side comparisons between data sources You can explore how conditions are changing, see what is actually happening offshore, and understand why NOFO rated a particular day or hour the way it did. --- Let the forecast come to you With SMS notifications (subscription required), NOFO can monitor conditions for your activities and notify you when favorable windows appear so you do not have to keep checking forecasts or miss short-lived opportunities. --- Built to earn trust NOFO is designed as a decision-support tool, not a black box. Our goal is to help you make better-informed choices by combining data, experience, and transparency, whether you are new to the ocean or have spent years reading forecasts. If you have feedback or ideas, we would love to hear them. We are building NOFO to become the most trusted, insightful, and personal ocean forecasting tool available. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NOFO at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NOFO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Wind Speed Forecast App | NOFO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LW Brands, LLC | DEVIN CHAD NORTHRUP |
Bugs and 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
NOFO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Wind Speed Forecast App
- Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
- Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99
NOFO
- NOFO Premium$12.991 Month
- NOFO Premium Annual$129.991 Year
Questions
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