# WindAlert vs タイドと気象情報

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WindAlert at 82% against タイドと気象情報's 0%. WindAlert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WindAlert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and タイドと気象情報 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, タイドと気象情報 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindAlert | タイドと気象情報 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Mitsuhiro Shirai](https://appshunter.io/developer/602643484) |

## What reviewers say

### WindAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Weather, #163 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access hyper-local weather observations and advanced forecasts powered by a vast network of proprietary weather stations. Get real-time wind speed, direction, and detailed weather parameters for various activities. Receive customized alerts and visualize weather patterns on interactive maps.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind speed and direction, Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Live and forecasted wind map, Customized point alerting, Multiple public domain forecast models, Tides charts and wave data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $21.99 | per month |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🌐 Comprehensive coverage of weather stations
- ⚙️ Reliable and trustworthy app
- 🌊 Invaluable for water sports and activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to key features
- 🔁 Frequent prompts to upgrade
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites management issues
- Inconsistent data updates
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add wave height and period data
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other weather data sources
- Expand coverage to more locations


### タイドと気象情報

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surftidex/id1637360116)

This app provides tide graphs, wave information, and weather forecasts for marine sports like surfing and fishing. It displays information in customizable cards, offering detailed insights into tides, weather patterns, and news. Supports widgets and Apple Watch for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Tide graphs and forecasts, Wave and weather information, Customizable information cards, Weather map and nowcasting, Keyword-based news aggregation, Web link saving, Widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ブロンズ | $0.49 | per month |
| シルバー | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| ゴールド | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| プラチナ | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindAlert free?

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

### Is タイドと気象情報 free?

タイドと気象情報 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WindAlert or タイドと気象情報 have ads?

タイドと気象情報 shows ads; WindAlert does not.

### Which is updated more often, WindAlert or タイドと気象情報?

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, and タイドと気象情報 fortnightly. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on November 1, 2026 and タイドと気象情報 on October 24, 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.*