Comparison

KWind vs SwissWind

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

Head to head
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.

About

SwissWind

Features
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SwissWind shows you wind, weather and webcams for Swiss lakes – for everyone who wants to be on or by the water. SwissWind was previously called Seelandwind. What the app gives you: • Live wind from measuring stations: strength, gusts and direction • Many forecast models compared (ICON-CH, ECMWF, AROME, GFS and more) • Several models free, SwissWind Pro unlocks them all • Weather and air temperature in the forecast • Lake webcams • Map with measuring stations, places and official water zones – as aerial view or street map • Report wrong details about a place directly on the map • Storm warning as a push notification • Wind alarm (Pro): push notification the moment your wind arrives • Water temperature, UV index, sunrise and sunset • Home screen widget • Units of your choice: knots, km/h or Beaufort • Languages: German, French, English • Sort and hide lakes and places freely • No sign-in required – except for Pro and the wind alarm Among others: Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten, Lake Geneva, Lac de Joux, Lac des Taillères, Lake Gruyère, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Sarnen, Lake Hallwil, Lake Zug, Lake Lucerne, Lake Ägeri, Lake Zurich, Obersee, Sihlsee, Lake Walen, Lake Constance and Lake Silvaplana. Who is it for? For kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingfoilers and sailors waiting for the right wind – and just as much for anyone who wants to go for a swim, quickly check the water temperature or see on a webcam what the lake looks like right now. Privacy SwissWind can be used without your name, e-mail or location and does without usage analytics, tracking and advertising tools. Terms of Use: https://seelandwind.com/terms

Screenshots

KWind4 screens
SwissWind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KWind at none against SwissWind's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. SwissWind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KWind ships an update every 5 days, SwissWind weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
KWind versus SwissWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKWindSwissWind
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelium Smart WorldANDREAS SCHORI

In-app purchases

None

KWind

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SwissWind

Subscriptions2
  • Seelandwind Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Seelandwind Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seelandwind Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is KWind free?
KWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwissWind free?
SwissWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KWind or SwissWind have ads?
Neither KWind nor SwissWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KWind or SwissWind?
KWind ships an update every 5 days, and SwissWind weekly. Most recently, KWind was updated on September 30, 2026 and SwissWind on October 4, 2026.

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