Comparison

Surf Captain vs KWind

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

Head to head
About

Surf Captain

Get detailed 16-day surf forecasts for numerous locations across North America and the Caribbean. This app provides highly accurate predictions in a user-friendly interface, making it easy to plan your next surf session.

Highlights
  • 16-day surf forecasts
  • United States forecasts
  • Canada forecasts
  • Central America forecasts
  • Caribbean forecasts
  • Accurate predictions
  • Simple interface
Features
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Surf Captain makes knowing the upcoming surfing conditions a breeze with 16 day surf forecasts for the United States, Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. Highly accurate forecasts in a simple to use application. New regions will be added in time. Terms Of Use: https://surfcaptain.com/terms Privacy policy: https://surfcaptain.com/privacy

About

KWind

This app provides real-time wind data, personalized alerts, and detailed spot information for wind sports enthusiasts. Plan your sessions with live conditions, historical trends, and tide details.

Highlights
  • Live wind data
  • Wind notifications
  • Spot guides
  • Wind history analysis
  • Wind statistics
  • Tide details
  • Wind station map
Features
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KWind – The Worldwide Live Wind Network for Every Windsport Enthusiast KWind is more than an app—it is a worldwide network of high-quality live wind stations and your trusted companion for every windy adventure. Designed for kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, paragliders, and all wind lovers, KWind provides reliable, real-time wind information from important watersports locations around the world. Whether you want to check current conditions or plan your next session, KWind takes the guesswork out of your decisions and helps you make the most of every windy day. The Ecowitt–KWind–Windguru Network combines high-quality weather station hardware with a growing global wind network. KWind supplies accurate live wind-speed data in knots to Windguru, helping to improve live wind information and support better weather and wind forecasts in the future. Features: * Live Wind – View reliable, real-time wind data. * Wind Notifications – Set personalized alerts for your favorite spots and never miss perfect conditions. * Spot Guides – Discover great locations with helpful information and local insights. * Wind History – Analyze historical wind conditions and trends. * Wind Statistics – Gain deeper insights through comprehensive wind data. * Tide Information – Check tide details when planning your session. * Worldwide Station Map – Find KWind weather stations around the globe. New in this version: In the app settings, you can now find direct links to our weather station partner, Ecowitt, as well as information for kite centers and future KWind station owners. This release also improves the stability, performance, and reliability of the KWind network experience. Download KWind and make every moment in the wind count.

Screenshots

Surf Captain4 screens
KWind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KWind at none against Surf Captain's 3. KWind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Surf Captain's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf Captain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. KWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Surf Captain versus KWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf CaptainKWind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeather CaptainHelium Smart World

Customer experience

Surf Captain

All ratings107 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.6%

KWind

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Surf Captain

Subscriptions3
  • Surf Captain Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Surf Captain Pro Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Surf Captain Pro Plus Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

KWind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf Captain free?
Surf Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KWind free?
KWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf Captain or KWind have ads?
Surf Captain shows ads; KWind does not.
Which is updated more often, Surf Captain or KWind?
Surf Captain ships an update weekly, and KWind weekly. Most recently, Surf Captain was updated on September 25, 2026 and KWind on September 11, 2026.

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