# HobartWinds vs SailFlow

The clearest difference is rating: SailFlow at 4.7 against HobartWinds's 1.0. SailFlow also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). HobartWinds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SailFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailFlow has 5.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of HobartWinds's written reviews are positive against 84% of SailFlow's.

HobartWinds ships an update every 3 months, SailFlow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HobartWinds | SailFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobartwinds/id325878018/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 92 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [P4G Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/296948831) | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) |

## What reviewers say

### HobartWinds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobartwinds/id325878018)

Get real-time wind data for Hobart, Australia, ideal for water sports enthusiasts. View wind conditions by distance, on a map, and track 24-hour wind graphs for informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind information, Distance to observation locations, Wind sequenced by proximity, Detailed weather conditions, Wind visualization on Google Map, 24-hour wind graphs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SailFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, Live wind and current station reports, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Radar, satellite, and precipitation maps, Tides charts and wave height, Customizable wind notifications, Nautical charts

**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**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning
- 🚀 Great data and graphics
- 🚀 Reliable and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific locations
- 🔍 Confusing interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update caused app to crash
- Favorites list not working properly
- Wind direction arrow pointing incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add more local weather stations
- Improve map and location search
- Provide more forecast models
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Fix wind direction arrow issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HobartWinds free?

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

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HobartWinds or SailFlow?

SailFlow is rated higher. HobartWinds averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SailFlow averages 4.7 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do HobartWinds or SailFlow have ads?

Neither HobartWinds nor SailFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HobartWinds or SailFlow?

HobartWinds ships an update every 3 months, and SailFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, HobartWinds was updated on August 21, 2026 and SailFlow on September 29, 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.*