Comparison

Windfinder vs WindguruSpot

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

Head to head
About

Windfinder

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Highlights
  • Detailed wind and weather forecasts
  • Real-time wind and weather measurements
  • Tide forecasts
  • Animated wind map
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Webcams
Features
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Detailed wind and weather forecasts for your location. See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use and free of charge. FEATURES: + Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations + Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from 21,000 weather stations + Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world + Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather + Animated wind map for a global wind overview + Small Wind Widgets (current conditions) + New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe + Measurements listed in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s + Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction + Webcams + Optimized display for optimal readability on the go and on any mobile device + Optimized data transfer for a quicker load speed + Topographic maps provide a quick overview of weather conditions and assist with route planning + Easy to use interface - even with wet and cold hands PERFECT FOR: • Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation • Sailing – plan your next sailing trip and ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea • Wing Foiling - Catch the wind with your wing • Surfing – find the perfect wave and high swell • Dinghy sailing & regatta racers • SUP & Kayak – make sure high waves and wind don’t risk your adventures • Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start • Fishing – ensure a good catch with wind directions and tides • Cycling, hiking & trekking – check if it will be windy on your route and take the right gear • Boat owners & captains – keep an eye on the current wind conditions and tides • ... anyone interested in reliable wind and weather predictions WINDFINDER PLUS: Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features. With Windfinder Plus you also get: + Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified when windy or calm days are forecasted + Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for North America, Europe, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands + Wind & Weather Widgets in all sizes with wind preview + Ad free: no distractions + Wind preview: get a quick visual overview of the next ten days + New: Value grid for weather parameters directly on the map + Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images + Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations directly on the wind map + all webcams in the area + many more Windfinder Plus is available as an In App Purchase. Subscriptions: Windfinder Plus: We offer auto-renewable "Windfinder Plus" subscriptions for one month or one year. The subscription unlocks the full feature set of Windfinder Plus. Remove Ads: We offer auto-renewable "Remove Ads" subscriptions for 3 months, 6 months or one year. The app will be free of ads while the "Remove Ads" subscription is active. Details: A free trial period of 7 days is offered. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be charged for another period (1 month, 3 months, 6 months or one year) unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription is renewed. You can turn off the auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: www.windfinder.com/contact/terms Privacy Policy: www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy_policy SOCIAL MEDIA: • Facebook: @Windfinder.com • Instagram: @windfindercom • Youtube: wind.to/Youtube • Support: support@windfinder.com • FAQ: windfinder.com/help

About

WindguruSpot

This app provides real-time wind data from a specific station on Sicily, including wind speed, temperature, and direction. Users can view live webcam images and switch between metric and imperial units for wind speed. Data refreshes every 15 seconds.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed (min, max, avg)
  • Temperature and wind direction
  • Live webcam feed
  • Unit switching (m/s, knots)
  • 15-second data refresh
Features
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Application shows the actual data from the windguru station located on Sicily on the kiters lagoon. The data are minimum, maximum and average wind speed in last minute, temperature and wind direction, refreshing after 15 seconds. You can switch between two measuring units, meters per seconds and knots. You can also see the actual image from the webcam, when you swipe the wind data screen to the left.

Screenshots

Windfinder4 screens
WindguruSpot2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windfinder at 81% against WindguruSpot's 9%. Windfinder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). WindguruSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WindguruSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 63K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 9% of WindguruSpot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, WindguruSpot every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Windfinder versus WindguruSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindfinderWindguruSpot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (63K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings63K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.06.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindfinderJan Dajc

Customer experience

Windfinder

All ratings62,396 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.4%

WindguruSpot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.6%

Bugs and requests

Windfinder

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Widget not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Hourly wind/weather updates
  • Ability to add custom locations
  • More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)
  • Integration with other weather/outdoor apps

WindguruSpot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Windfinder

Subscriptions6
  • Windfinder Plus monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 month ad-free2 variants$2.493 Months
  • 6 month ad-free2 variants$3.996 Months
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  • 1 Year ad free2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus Yearly1 Year trial$12.991 Year
None

WindguruSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windfinder free?
Windfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WindguruSpot free?
WindguruSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Windfinder or WindguruSpot?
Windfinder is rated higher. Windfinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while WindguruSpot averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Windfinder or WindguruSpot have ads?
Windfinder shows ads; WindguruSpot does not.
Which is updated more often, Windfinder or WindguruSpot?
Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and WindguruSpot every 5 months. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on October 28, 2026 and WindguruSpot on October 26, 2026.

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