# WindHub vs SurfMatch

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 (#71 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindHub | SurfMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windy Weather World Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375325329) | [Cory King](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776884754) |

## What reviewers say

### WindHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windhub-sailing-weather/id1495146577)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium account | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium account | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium account | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $58.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium account | $99.99 | per year |


### SurfMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfmatch/id6776884752)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SurfMatch Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| SurfMatch Pro Annual Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindHub free?

WindHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SurfMatch free?

SurfMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WindHub or SurfMatch?

SurfMatch is rated higher. WindHub averages 4.2 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while SurfMatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WindHub or SurfMatch have ads?

Neither WindHub nor SurfMatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindHub or SurfMatch?

WindHub ships an update monthly, and SurfMatch every 5 days. Most recently, WindHub was updated on November 7, 2026 and SurfMatch on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*