Windfinder vs MyObserver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Detailed wind and weather forecasts
- Real-time wind and weather measurements
- Tide forecasts
- Animated wind map
- Severe weather warnings
- Webcams
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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
MyObserver
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L’app MyObserver permette la consultazione e la visualizzazione dei dati del proprio sistema di monitoraggio CAE direttamente sul proprio iPhone o iPad. L'acquisizione dei dati e la configurazione degli stati vengono eseguiti sulla centrale CAE DataLife, dalla quale l’app scarica i contenuti necessari e li mostra all’utente in molteplici modi. All'avvio si ha una visione d'insieme di tutta la rete, distribuita sul territorio utilizzando la base cartografica delle mappe Google, per avere un quadro generale della situazione mediante l'utilizzo di marker colorati associati agli stati delle stazioni. Su ogni punto di monitoraggio, con un semplice tap, sono disponibili varie azioni, ad esempio passare al dettaglio di tutti gli elementi. In tal caso l’app mostra una vista tabellare nella quale poter analizzare valore, incremento e stato di ogni singolo elemento registrato. Da questi, con un altro tap sull’elemento, si richiama il grafico dei dati acquisiti in centrale, mostrando fino a 7 giorni ed eventualmente confrontandoli con altri elementi della stessa o di altre stazioni. È possibile zoomare il grafico e mostrare i singoli valori registrati. Per apprezzare maggiormente i fenomeni di pioggia è inoltre disponibile il grafico in forma di istogramma con l’aggregazione scelta dall’utente. Una funzionalità molto utile è poter aprire Google Street View nel punto di installazione della stazione (l’app Google Street View deve essere installata sul dispositivo) ed impostarlo come punto di destinazione sul navigatore. È possibile condividere qualsiasi schermata con i principali sistemi di messaggistica o di social sharing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyObserver at none against Windfinder's 9. Windfinder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 41 months) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MyObserver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, MyObserver every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windfinder | MyObserver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (63K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windfinder | CAE S.p.A. |
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
MyObserver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windfinder
- 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
MyObserver
No in-app purchases









