# WindAlert vs LastLight Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WindAlert | LastLight Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastlight-pro-sunset-tracker/id6754295447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #76 |
| Size | 136 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Benjamin Staab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680743368) |

## What reviewers say

### WindAlert

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Weather, #205 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


### LastLight Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastlight-pro-sunset-tracker/id6754295447)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #44 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*