# WindAlert vs Cloudbase Project

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloudbase Project at none against WindAlert's 10. Cloudbase Project also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). WindAlert's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 2) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WindAlert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cloudbase Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloudbase Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindAlert has 4.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of WindAlert's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloudbase Project's.

WindAlert ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloudbase Project every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindAlert | Cloudbase Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Michael Del , Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000) |

## What reviewers say

### WindAlert

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

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Weather, #166 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


### Cloudbase Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443)

Provides detailed weather forecasts, live readings, and tracking specifically for paragliding pilots. Offers insights into wind conditions, thermal strength, and flying potential, along with radar and satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** Current wind readings with favorites, Daily and hourly site forecasts, Flying Potential forecast summary, Big picture weather analysis, Weather station map with history, Live pilot tracking map, Live weather cameras

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindAlert free?

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

### Is Cloudbase Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WindAlert or Cloudbase Project?

Cloudbase Project is rated higher. WindAlert averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Cloudbase Project averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WindAlert or Cloudbase Project have ads?

Neither WindAlert nor Cloudbase Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindAlert or Cloudbase Project?

WindAlert ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloudbase Project every 3 days. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cloudbase Project on September 10, 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.*