Comparison

Etesian Wind vs Windmaster

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

Head to head
About

Etesian Wind

This application connects to a wireless anemometer to display real-time wind speed and temperature data. Users can select preferred units of measurement for both temperature and wind speed, with options for Celsius/Fahrenheit and MPH, m/s, knots, or kph.

Highlights
  • Connects to Etesian Bluetooth LE anemometers
  • Displays real-time wind speed
  • Shows temperature readings
  • Supports multiple units of measure
  • Summary page for all detected sensors
Features
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The Etesian Wind app receives and displays the wind speed from any Etesian Bluetooth LE anemometer that is within transmission range from a self-powered wireless anemometer. The app searches for any broadcasting anemometer signal and provides the user with the option to select one of the sensors for display on the main page. All of the detected anemometers wind speed and temperature transmissions can be viewed on a separate summary page. The user can select different units of measure including Celsius or Fahrenheit for temperature. Wind speed can be miles per hour (MPH), meters per second (m/s), knots or kilometers per hour (kph). The wireless anemometer is wind-powered and transmits the wind speed when it is powered. A 2 m/s wind speed is necessary to power the sensor. When a sensor is not transmitting the display will show dashes in place of the wind speed.

About

Windmaster

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and tide forecasts for water sports enthusiasts. It allows users to compare multiple global forecast models, view live wind data from nearby stations, and receive personalized gear recommendations. Get alerted to optimal conditions and discover new spots worldwide.

Highlights
  • Masterforecast calibrated forecast
  • Global model comparison (GFS, ECMWF, ICON)
  • Live wind data from nearest stations
  • Hourly gear recommendations
  • Real tide curves
  • Wind alerts for saved spots
  • Interactive wind map
Features
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Windmaster is the wind, wave, and tide forecast built for people who dare to challenge the conditions. Kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingers, and surfers: stop refreshing five different apps and guessing whether your spot is going to fire. WHY WINDMASTER Masterforecast: highly accurate calibrated forecast for your spot. Global forecasts: access global models and compare them to elevate accuracy of predictions for what works best on your local spot. Compare the models GFS, ECMWF, ICON, AROME and more, side by side, so you can see how much the forecast actually agrees before you commit to the drive. Live wind from the nearest station Real ground-truth readings from weather stations near your spot, updated continuously, with a 6-hour trend so you can see it building or fading. The right gear, every hour Set your weight, skill, and quiver once, and Windmaster recommends the kite or sail size for every hour of the forecast. No more rigging the wrong gear. Real tides Actual tide curves for coastal spots, because timing the session matters as much as the wind. Wind alerts A morning heads-up the moment one of your saved spots is set to turn on. Never miss a good day again. Interactive wind map See the wind across the whole region at a glance, scrub through time, and find new spots near you. Hand-picked spots worldwide From Tarifa to Cape Town to Le Morne, with curated local detail on wind directions and conditions. WINDMASTER PRO Unlock every forecast model, the live 6-hour wind trend, and wind alerts. Start with a free trial, cancel anytime. Built by riders, for riders. See you on the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://windmaster.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://windmaster.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Etesian Wind3 screens
Windmaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Windmaster at 5.0 against Etesian Wind's 3.7. Windmaster also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). Etesian Wind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Windmaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Etesian Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windmaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etesian Wind ships an update every 20 months, Windmaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Etesian Wind versus Windmaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtesian WindWindmaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBridge Analyzers, Inc.Swipe Up B.V.

Customer experience

Etesian Wind

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Windmaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Etesian Wind

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Windmaster

Subscriptions2
  • Yummy Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Windmaster Pro Yealry14 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Etesian Wind free?
Etesian Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Windmaster free?
Windmaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Etesian Wind or Windmaster?
Windmaster is rated higher. Etesian Wind averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Windmaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Etesian Wind or Windmaster have ads?
Neither Etesian Wind nor Windmaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Etesian Wind or Windmaster?
Etesian Wind ships an update every 20 months, and Windmaster fortnightly. Most recently, Etesian Wind was updated on November 3, 2026 and Windmaster on November 10, 2026.

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