Comparison

Wind Speed Forecast App vs Buoyk

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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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

About

Buoyk

Access real-time marine conditions from public NOAA/NDBC buoys in a user-friendly app. View wave, wind, temperature, and tide data with detailed station pages and historical charts. Ideal for anyone planning activities near the water.

Highlights
  • Live buoy map of NOAA/NDBC stations
  • Wave, wind, temperature, and tide readings
  • Detailed station information
  • Historical measurement charts
  • Favorite stations with custom names
  • BuoyCAM image access
  • Metric and imperial units
Features
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Stop loading NOAA text files on your phone. Buoyk turns the public NOAA/NDBC buoy network into a fast, clean native app. Open the map, find a buoy, and read actual conditions without fighting tables, missing-value clutter, or generic weather summaries. Built for boaters, anglers, surfers, paddlers, sailors, dive planners, coastal photographers, and anyone who checks the water before making a plan. What you get: - A map of public NOAA/NDBC buoy and station observations - Wave, wind, water temperature, atmosphere, tide, and current readings when stations report them - Station detail pages that hide unavailable fields instead of showing useless placeholders - History charts for available measurements - Favorites with custom station names and up to 3 highlighted measurements - BuoyCAM images where NDBC publishes station cameras - Metric and imperial display options - Native iPhone and iPad support Buoyk is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NOAA, NDBC, NWS, or the U.S. government. Data availability, freshness, and accuracy depend on public source services and reporting stations. Important: Buoyk is for informational planning only. It is not a substitute for official marine forecasts, navigation equipment, emergency alerts, local authority guidance, or real-world judgment.

Screenshots

Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens
Buoyk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buoyk at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's 4. Buoyk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Buoyk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buoyk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buoyk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, Buoyk fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Wind Speed Forecast App versus Buoyk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Speed Forecast AppBuoyk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCOleksii Naboichenko

Customer experience

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

Buoyk

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Buoyk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99
None

Buoyk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buoyk free?
Buoyk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Speed Forecast App or Buoyk?
Buoyk is rated higher. Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Buoyk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Wind Speed Forecast App or Buoyk have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; Buoyk does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Speed Forecast App or Buoyk?
Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Buoyk fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Speed Forecast App was updated on November 5, 2026 and Buoyk on October 31, 2026.

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