WindHub vs SurfMatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindHub
This app provides mariners with essential marine weather and tide information. It features detailed maps for planning, accurate forecasts including wind, waves, and tides, and real-time data from numerous weather stations. It also offers marina contact details and nautical charts for the US.
- Marine weather forecasts
- Tide and current data
- Wind and gust predictions
- Rain radar and nowcast
- Live wind station data
- Marina contact information
- Nautical charts (US)
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Welcome on board to the WindHub app! Built for mariners by mariners, it displays necessary weather and marine info in a neat and simple way. The detailed map will help to plan cruises, races, or nice fishing. Accurate forecasts and real-time data includes: • atmospheric pressure map with marked highs and lows • weather fronts • wind and gust forecasts • waves info • tides and currents • rain radar and precise nowcast • live wind information from 30000+ weather stations Top-notch weather data is provided by professionals - official weather forecasting services: NOAA, Meteo-France, Deutscher Wetterdienst, ECMWF and others. High-resolution forecast for Europe and East Asia is calculated by our team. And it’s not just the weather - marinas have contact information so you can call or email the harbor master to book a berth or to ask about amenities. Special treat for sailors and boaters in the US is the option to display nautical charts. It shows water depths, dangers, anchorages, and other features. The provided nautical charts aren’t for navigation purposes. Using the app is easy. You can change units, wind speed display (animation or wind barbs), and weather data displayed on the map. Activate “Traffic Saver Mode” if you experience low reception signal. You can rely on Windhub to help you make the right decision. We are constantly improving the app and adding new features. We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas at windhub@windhub.com. Terms of Use: https://windhub.com/termsofuse.pdf
SurfMatch
This app provides advanced surf forecasting by combining premium weather data, wave modeling, and community input. It offers a clean interface with essential surf conditions, helping users find better waves and avoid disappointing sessions.
- AI-driven surf forecasting
- 325+ curated surf breaks
- SurfMatch Score (0-5 rating)
- Dynamic strike zones
- Live telemetry and buoy data
- 3-day hyper-local forecasts
- Interactive map cues
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A note from Cory, founder & surfer: Most surf apps are cluttered with confusing graphs and aggressive ads. SurfMatch is built by surfers who wanted a better way. We combine marine data, advanced wave modeling, and community feedback to help you score more waves and suffer fewer skunkings. 325+ Curated Breaks (And Growing) We track over 300 curated surf spots around the world, and we keep adding more. If you download the app and don't see your local break on the map yet, let us know! Use the "Request a Spot" feature in the app or reach out directly to info@surfmatchapp.com, and we'll add it to the top of our development queue. Stop checking five different apps to figure out where to paddle out. Surf Face Estimate: We translate deepwater buoy data into an estimated rideable wave height based on local bathymetry. SurfMatch Score: A 1-5 rating tailored to the unique mechanics of each spot. Dynamic Strike Zones (Pro): Interactive tidal curves that track against a break's bathymetry and lock into the optimal window. Live Buoy Data (Pro): Real-time wave readings and size boosts from offshore stations where available. What You Get For Free: The SurfMatch Score: Stop doing mental math with wind angles and swell periods. Our algorithm synthesizes the data to rate every hour. Free SurfMatch Intelligence: Test-drive our digital coach with a free, hyper-local analysis. Tap the Intelligence icon to get a detailed breakdown of your break's bathymetry and swell metrics before you paddle out. No subscription required. 3-Day Forecasts: Get hyper-local windows for your nearest breaks. Interactive Map Cues: Read the lineup with intuitive map arrows (Blue for Swell, Pink for Wind) aligned to oceanographic flow standards. Simple, Clean Interface: Get the essential data (Est. Surf Face, wave energy, wind direction, and tide tracking) in a premium interface designed for actual surfers, not meteorologists. Save Your Spots: Save up to 3 of your go-to breaks and sync conditions across devices. Unlock SurfMatch Pro Try Pro free, then continue with a monthly or annual plan. Pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Cancel anytime. Upgrade to unlock the full forecasting toolkit: Live Ocean Radar & High-Resolution Marine Data: Stop relying exclusively on generic weather models. Access high-resolution marine data and track incoming storm cells and swell energy with our interactive radar. Live Buoy Data & Boosts: See what is happening in the water right now with dedicated tracking cards and real-time size and period boosts where buoy data is available. Pro SurfMatch Intelligence: Your personal digital surf coach and travel agent. Ask for quiver matches and lineup tactics, or plan strike missions with live flight prices and wave dossiers sent directly to your inbox. Dynamic Strike Zones: Never miss the window. Our tidal curve tracks against a break's unique bathymetry. When the tide hits the optimal window, it locks into the Strike Zone. Local Creator Profiles: Want your session captured? Spot forecasts feature local surf photographers and videographers. Check out their portfolios and connect directly to book a shoot. 14-Day Outlook: Plan your sessions, road trips, and strike missions up to two weeks in advance. Unlimited Favorites: Save your entire local hit-list in a day-by-day matrix sorted by live conditions. Download SurfMatch today and know before you go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.surfmatchapp.com/legal-pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SurfMatch at 100% against WindHub's 30%. SurfMatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). WindHub's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 1) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WindHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and SurfMatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SurfMatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindHub has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of WindHub's written reviews are positive against 100% of SurfMatch's.
WindHub ships an update monthly, SurfMatch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindHub | SurfMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (253 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #67 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windy Weather World Inc | Cory King |
Customer experience
WindHub
SurfMatch
In-app purchases
WindHub
- Premium account1 Month trial$15.991 Month
- Premium account$29.993 Months
- Premium account$39.991 Year
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- Premium account7 Days trial$58.991 Year
- Premium account7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Premium account$59.991 Year
- Premium account$79.991 Year
- Premium account7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Premium account1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Premium account7 Days trial$99.991 Year
SurfMatch
- SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$44.991 Year









