Comparison

Hey Nora vs Windmate App

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

Head to head
About

Hey Nora

This app provides real-time wind data, forecasts tailored to your gear, and social features to see who's out on the water. It includes webcams, radar, and lightning alerts to help you plan your next session. Get notified when conditions are perfect.

Highlights
  • Live wind station data
  • Gear-specific forecasts
  • See who's rigging up
  • Webcams and radar
  • Lightning alerts
  • Customizable widgets and notifications
Features
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Hey Nora shows which of your spots works when, based on the conditions you ride, and notifies you when they're forecast. Forecasts that fit the spot Where good weather stations exist, Nora compares forecast models with the measured wind and uses the ones that match best at that spot. Everything for a spot in one place - Live wind from weather stations, all on one color scale - Nora forecast, plus links to Windguru, Windfinder and Windy - Webcams, water levels and a wind map Your conditions - Pick presets or set your own wind range per spot and sport - Matching spots appear on your home screen - Push notification when your conditions are forecast Sessions - Plan sessions with friends and see who's going - Logbook for your sessions and gear, with Garmin Connect sync Widgets for home and lock screen. For kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling and sailing. Free, no ads. Privacy: https://getnora.app/privacy Terms: https://getnora.app/terms

About

Windmate App

Features
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Windmate – Find the best wind windows Windmate helps you quickly find the best spot and the best wind window near you. The dashboard analyzes wind, gusts, direction, and tides to automatically highlight the best sessions for today, tomorrow, and the coming days. Built for kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, and kitefoiling. FEATURES Wind Window Dashboard See the best sessions in your region at a glance. Forecast Insights Instantly understand why a wind window is perfect. Hourly Forecast Detailed wind forecasts for your spots. Spot Information Wind directions, water conditions and local details. Sessions & Statistics Track your time on the water and build your personal session history. Session Insights Analyze your sessions and compare them with others. Wind Map See wind strength and direction across your region. Tide Forecast Stay on top of changing water levels. Windmate currently includes spots in Germany. More European regions will be added soon. Windmate – because great wind isn’t luck. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hey Nora4 screens
Windmate App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Windmate App at every 4 days against Hey Nora's every 6 weeks. Windmate App also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Hey Nora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Windmate App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Nora ships an update every 6 weeks, Windmate App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Hey Nora versus Windmate App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey NoraWindmate App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB61 MB
Age rating17++12
DeveloperChristopher FuchsTOBIAS STEINHAGEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hey Nora

Subscriptions3
  • Breezy$2.991 Month
  • Windy$5.991 Month
  • Stormy$12.991 Month
2 purchases

Windmate App

Subscriptions2
  • Windmate Peak$0.991 Month
  • Windmate Peak$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Hey Nora free?
Hey Nora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windmate App free?
Windmate App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hey Nora or Windmate App have ads?
Neither Hey Nora nor Windmate App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Nora or Windmate App?
Hey Nora ships an update every 6 weeks, and Windmate App every 4 days. Most recently, Hey Nora was updated on October 8, 2026 and Windmate App on October 14, 2026.

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