# Windfinder vs PredictWind

The clearest difference is ads: PredictWind at none against Windfinder's shown. PredictWind also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Windfinder against 4.8 for PredictWind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 62K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 84% of PredictWind's.

Windfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, PredictWind every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder | PredictWind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews) | [4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 | **#25** |
| Size | 81 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Weather, #52 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windfinder Plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 month ad-free | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 month ad-free | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year ad free | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💡 Includes tide information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
- 🔍 Limited information for some locations
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like dark mode

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

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


### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Weather, #72 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather routing and departure planning, High-resolution marine weather maps, Live wind observations and webcams, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |
| Basic Subscription, 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 3 Months | $11.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 12 Months | $28.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription, 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Professional Subscription, 1 Month | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder free?

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

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windfinder or PredictWind?

Windfinder and PredictWind are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 62K and 33K ratings respectively.

### Do Windfinder or PredictWind have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; PredictWind does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder or PredictWind?

Windfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, and PredictWind every 9 days. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on September 25, 2026 and PredictWind on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windfinder or PredictWind?

Windfinder currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and PredictWind at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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