# WindAlert vs WDliveapp

The clearest difference is price: WindAlert at Free against WDliveapp's $0.99. WindAlert also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and review sentiment (82% vs 45%). WDliveapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WindAlert holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindAlert has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, 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 45% of WDliveapp's.

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, WDliveapp every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindAlert | WDliveapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windalert-wind-and-weather-map/id317992025/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 136 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Brian Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/652512771) |

## What reviewers say

### WindAlert

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

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · 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


### WDliveapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdliveapp/id920378044)

Displays live weather data from your weather station directly on your device. Connects via Wi-Fi or mobile data using clientraw.txt files. Offers automatic setup with specific software or manual URL configuration.

**Highlights:** Live weather data display, Wi-Fi and mobile data support, Clientraw.txt data integration, Automatic setup with WDsendtetherdata.exe, Manual URL configuration

**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 WDliveapp free?

WDliveapp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WindAlert or WDliveapp?

WindAlert is rated higher. WindAlert averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while WDliveapp averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do WindAlert or WDliveapp have ads?

Neither WindAlert nor WDliveapp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindAlert or WDliveapp?

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, and WDliveapp every 2 months. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on October 26, 2026 and WDliveapp on October 26, 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.*