# Windfinder vs Aurora Forecast.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windfinder at 82% against Aurora Forecast.'s 32%. Windfinder also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Aurora Forecast.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Aurora Forecast. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 63K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 32% of Aurora Forecast.'s.

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, Aurora Forecast. weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder | Aurora Forecast. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | #96 |
| Size | 88 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Weather, #49 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, weather, and tide forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan outdoor activities and travel.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcam access

**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


### Aurora Forecast.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-forecast/id539875792)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Weather, #196 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app acts as an intelligent guide for aurora hunting, leveraging AI and local weather data to provide personalized "Go/No-Go" verdicts. It offers real-time updates, interactive maps, and customizable notifications to help you find the Northern Lights.

**Highlights:** AI Aurora Analyst with personalized Go/No-Go verdicts, Real-time Kp-index updates via widgets, Apple Watch complications for wrist tracking, Interactive aurora probability map, 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization, Customizable push notifications for storms

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alerts (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aurora Alerts(Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Aurora Ultimate Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent app with nice graphs
- 🌟 Accurate with current solar activity and short-term forecast
- 🌟 Fantastic amount of information about the sun and aurora
- 🌟 Alerts help plan for aurora viewing
- 🌟 Comprehensive data and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- ⚠️ Inaccurate forecasts and predictions
- ⚠️ Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Difficult to interpret data and graphs
- ⚠️ Biased towards Northern Hemisphere

**Reported bugs**

- Forecast data not updating
- App crashing on startup
- Incorrect location data
- Alerts not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add support for Southern Hemisphere aurora
- Improve location-based forecasting and alerts
- Provide more user-friendly explanations of data and graphs
- Allow customization of notification settings
- Expand coverage to include more regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder free?

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

### Is Aurora Forecast. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Windfinder or Aurora Forecast.?

Windfinder is rated higher. Windfinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Aurora Forecast. averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Windfinder or Aurora Forecast. have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; Aurora Forecast. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder or Aurora Forecast.?

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and Aurora Forecast. weekly. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on November 12, 2026 and Aurora Forecast. on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windfinder or Aurora Forecast.?

Windfinder currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Aurora Forecast. at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*