# Windometer vs BoatCast

The clearest difference is rating: BoatCast at 5.0 against Windometer's 4.5. BoatCast also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Windometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BoatCast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

BoatCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windometer has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Windometer ships an update every 5 months, BoatCast weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windometer | BoatCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boatcast/id6794839213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) | [Harrison Burnham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794839215) |

## What reviewers say

### Windometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716)

This app provides real-time wind direction and speed data, along with hourly and daily forecasts. It features a wind compass and allows users to search for wind information in any city worldwide. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate wind data.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind compass, Average and gust speeds, Hourly and daily forecasts, Search global locations, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 👍 Accurate wind data
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass not working after update
- 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
- 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
- 🐛 Crashes or stops working

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working
- Inaccurate wind data
- Crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

- Add wind history and trends
- Implement widget support
- Allow setting remote locations
- Improve accuracy of wind data


### BoatCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boatcast/id6794839213)

This app simplifies marine weather forecasting for recreational boaters. It provides clear Good, Fair, or Poor ratings based on wind, waves, weather, and visibility, helping you decide when to go out on the water. It also includes tide information and official alerts.

**Highlights:** Clear Good, Fair, Poor boating ratings, Wind, wave, weather, visibility analysis, Hourly and multi-day outlooks, Tide and fishing window information, Official NWS alerts, Boating-specific forecast rules

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoatCast Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windometer free?

Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BoatCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windometer or BoatCast?

BoatCast is rated higher. Windometer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while BoatCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Windometer or BoatCast have ads?

BoatCast shows ads; Windometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windometer or BoatCast?

Windometer ships an update every 5 months, and BoatCast weekly. Most recently, Windometer was updated on November 7, 2026 and BoatCast on October 31, 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.*