Comparison

WindAlert vs LastLight Pro

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

Head to head
About

WindAlert

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
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WindAlert gives you the weather in your neighborhood, from observations onsite or right next door, get the most accurate wind speed and wind direction. With over 90,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems deployed, receive real-time local weather right where you are. Advanced forecasts provide the most accurate Nearcast predictions to our customers. Beyond our unmatched proprietary weather, we supplement with weather sources from government agencies including NOAA and NWS, and bring in reports from AWOS, ASOS, METAR, and even CWOP. Radar, forecast, and live wind map, along with customized point alerting are included to provide a broad view of the weather. Download WindAlert for: - Neighborhood weather observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems along with all public domain reports (NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, CWOP) including all major airports creating over 125,000 unique stations in one focused wind app. - Our exclusive Tempest Weather Systems with haptic rain sensors, sonic anemometers, along with local barometric pressure sensors provide ground truth observations. - Apple Watch compatibility - Live wind from our stations support a better windy conditions flow map – augmented by current station reports with advanced quality control. - Proprietary AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting supplies enhanced forecasting for temperature, wind gust, speed, direction, humidity, dewpoint, precipitation rate, probability of precipitation, and cloud cover percentage. - Multiple public domain forecast models including High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR), North American Mesoscale Forecast System (NAM), Global Forecast System (GFS), Canadian Meteorological Centre Model (CMC) and Icosahedral Non Hydrostatic Model (ICON). - Free subscription for unlimited wind notifications/alerts with customizable thresholds to email, text, or in-app. - Advanced location management: create your own Favorite station list to keep a constant eye on your go-to weather stations. - Maps: Live and Forecasted Wind Map, Forecasted Temperature, Radar, Satellite, Precipitation and Clouds, as well as Nautical Charts. - Customized map visualization based on prioritizing impacted activities such as drone pilot, small aircraft, farming, running, dog walking, gardening, trucking, hauling, kayaking, surfing, you name it! - National Weather Service (NWS) Marine Forecast - All the additional weather parameters you want in a wind speed app: - Tides charts - Wave Height, Wave Period - Water Temperature - Sunrise / Sunset - Moonrise / Moonset - Historical Wind Statistics - Windy days per month based on average and gust - Wind direction distribution Want more weather? - Upgrade to plus, pro, or gold membership to gain access to more weather stations and forecast locations. - Pro and Gold members have access to professional hurricane-proof weather stations in partnership with WeatherFlow Networks for high risk coastal locations. - Detailed weather at points of interest to coastal residents and property owners near the ocean, rivers, and other bodies of water. - On the water features - Sea Surface Temperatures - Sea Surface Currents - Detailed Historical Wind Statistics - Historical wind statistics by year What else can you do? - Join the Tempest Weather Network! - Add a Tempest Weather System for your backyard. - Tempest observations can be displayed in the WindAlert application. - Share information with the broader community and increase the science record. Connect with Tempest: - Facebook: tempestwx - Twitter: tempest_wx - YouTube: @tempestwx - Instagram:tempest.earth Contact us: help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/requests/new website: tempest.earth By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://got.wf/privacy https://got.wf/terms

About

LastLight Pro

Get precise sunset and last usable light times directly on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. This app calculates the exact moment outdoor light becomes unusable, perfect for photographers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Precise sunset and last usable light times
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable display options
  • Adjustable text alignment and bold font
  • 15 color options for sunset icon
  • Calculates First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, and Last Light
Currently charting
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LastLight gives you precise sunset and last usable light times right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen—so you never miss the perfect moment. WHAT MAKES LASTLIGHT DIFFERENT Most apps just show sunset. LastLight goes further by calculating the exact moment when outdoor light becomes truly unusable—what we call "Last Light." This carefully calculated time tells you when you need to wrap up outdoor activities, set up camp, or head home before darkness sets in. Whether you're a photographer chasing perfect light, a hiker planning your trail time, or someone who simply wants to make the most of daylight—LastLight delivers the precision you need. DESIGNED FOR LOCK SCREEN & HOME SCREEN LastLight was built specifically for iOS widgets, giving you instant access to critical timing information without ever opening an app. Lock Screen Widgets: - Rectangular widget below the time—your main glanceable display - Four independent circular widgets: First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, and Last Light - Perfect for Always-On Display on iPhone 14 Pro and newer Home Screen Widgets: - Small, Medium, and Large sizes - Beautiful sunset icon with customizable color (15 color options) - Clean, readable design that complements any Home Screen aesthetic HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE Every widget can be personalized to match your preferences: Display Options: - Choose what to show: First Light, Sunrise, Sunset, or Last Light - Three configurable lines—show only what matters to you - Hide or display individual time points Alignment Control: - Lock Screen: Adjust vertical and horizontal positioning - Home Screen: Center or left-align text - Fine-tune every widget independently Bold Font Options: - Make important information stand out - Customize which lines use bold text - Three intensity levels: Bold, Bolder, Boldest - Different settings for Lock Screen vs Home Screen widgets Icon Customization: - Choose from 15 vibrant colors for the sunset icon - Match your wallpaper or personal style PERFECT FOR EVERY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY Photographers: - Know exactly when usable light disappears - Never waste time waiting for darkness that's already arrived Hikers & Campers: - Calculate remaining daylight for trail navigation - Time your arrival at camp before darkness - Plan activities around actual usable light—not just sunset Outdoor Enthusiasts: - Coordinate evening activities with precision - Maximize daylight for outdoor projects - Safe planning for activities requiring natural light Daily Life: - Know how much daylight remains after work - Plan evening walks or runs - Time outdoor chores and activities FOUR PRECISE TIME POINTS: - First Light: The moment usable morning light begins - Sunrise: When the sun crosses the horizon in the morning - Sunset: When the sun crosses the horizon in the evening - Last Light: The moment when outdoor light becomes unusable All times are calculated with scientific precision for your exact location and automatically account for your timezone, daylight saving time, and seasonal variations. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO TRACKING. NO ADS. Just $0.99 once. You own it forever. LastLight respects your privacy—all location calculations happen on your device. We don't collect, track, or sell your data. Ever. WHY CHOOSE LASTLIGHT: - Purpose-built for iOS Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Shows critical "last usable light" time—not just sunset - Exceptionally customizable—make it yours - Scientifically precise calculations - Beautiful, clean interface - Works anywhere in the world - One-time purchase—no subscription required - No ads, no tracking, complete privacy - Supports iOS 18 and iOS 26 - Regular updates and improvements Perfect for photographers, hikers, campers, outdoor workers, and anyone who needs to know exactly when usable daylight ends. Download LastLight today and never miss the last light of the day.

Screenshots

WindAlert4 screens
LastLight Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WindAlert at Free against LastLight Pro's $0.99. WindAlert also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). LastLight Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads and chart position 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

WindAlert is free to download; LastLight Pro costs $0.99 up front. WindAlert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LastLight Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LastLight Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindAlert has 4.7K 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 LastLight Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, LastLight Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
WindAlert versus LastLight Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindAlertLastLight Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#42 — better#76
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlowBenjamin Staab

Customer experience

WindAlert

All ratings4,704 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.8%

LastLight Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WindAlert

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Favorites management issues
  • Inconsistent data updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

LastLight Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WindAlert

Subscriptions10
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Gold$14.991 Month
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  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing)$19.991 Month
  • Gold7 Days trial$21.991 Month
  • Plus$44.991 Year
  • Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Gold$179.991 Year
None

LastLight Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WindAlert free?
WindAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LastLight Pro free?
LastLight Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WindAlert or LastLight Pro?
LastLight Pro is rated higher. WindAlert averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while LastLight Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WindAlert or LastLight Pro have ads?
Neither WindAlert nor LastLight Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindAlert or LastLight Pro?
WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, and LastLight Pro daily. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on November 1, 2026 and LastLight Pro on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, WindAlert or LastLight Pro?
WindAlert currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and LastLight Pro at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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