Comparison

Windfinder vs MeteoCasting

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, 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
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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

MeteoCasting

Features
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Sei stanco di arrivare in spiaggia, montare l'attrezzatura e scoprire che le condizioni del mare non sono quelle giuste per il surfcasting? MeteoCasting è l'app definitiva creata da pescatori per pescatori, progettata per darti un vantaggio strategico prima ancora di lanciare il piombo in acqua. Dimentica le solite app meteo generiche. Abbiamo unito i dati meteorologici e marini più precisi con l'esperienza sul campo per offrirti uno strumento unico, capace di leggere il mare e dirti esattamente cosa aspettarti sulla sabbia. Le funzionalità principali di MeteoCasting: Condizioni del Mare in Tempo Reale: Direzione e intensità del vento, altezza e periodo dell'onda. Tutti i dati fondamentali per capire se il mare sta "lavorando" nel modo giusto e se si sta formando la giusta schiuma. Previsioni Meteo Dettagliate: Temperatura, umidità, pressione atmosferica, copertura nuvolosa e probabilità di pioggia. Tutto ciò che devi sapere per preparare l'abbigliamento e l'attrezzatura perfetta. Il Verdetto Mare (La vera innovazione): Questa è l'anima dell'app. Incrociando tutti i dati meteo-marini, MeteoCasting genera un "Verdetto" chiaro e immediato. L'app elabora i dati per te e ti dice se le condizioni sono ideali per la ricerca di predatori, se c'è troppa turbolenza o se è la classica serata da mare piatto. Interfaccia Immediata: Niente grafici incomprensibili o menu confusionari. Solo le informazioni che ti servono, presentate in modo chiaro e leggibile anche di notte o sotto il sole. Sblocca il tuo potenziale con la Sezione PRO Vuoi fare il salto di qualità definitivo? Accedendo all'area premium sbloccherai la pagina dei Pronostici Pro, un vero e proprio radar per le tue pescate: Pronostici Avanzati: Analisi dettagliate e previsioni mirate per massimizzare le tue probabilità di cattura. Lettura Avanzata: Suggerimenti su come affrontare le condizioni attuali evidenziate dal Verdetto Mare. Accesso Esclusivo: Entra nel livello successivo del surfcasting, dove nulla è lasciato al caso e ogni uscita è calcolata per rendere al massimo. Che tu sia un agonista esperto in cerca del dettaglio che fa la differenza, o un appassionato che vuole ottimizzare il proprio tempo libero, MeteoCasting è il compagno di pesca che non deve mai mancare nel tuo smartphone. Scarica subito MeteoCasting, controlla il Verdetto Mare e preparati alla tua prossima cattura! Termini di utilizzo (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Windfinder4 screens
MeteoCasting3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MeteoCasting at none against Windfinder's shown. MeteoCasting also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). Windfinder's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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 and MeteoCasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Windfinder versus MeteoCasting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindfinderMeteoCasting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (63K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings63K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindfindermatteo cherchi

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

MeteoCasting

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
2 purchases

MeteoCasting

Subscriptions2
  • MeteoCasting PRO Mensile$2.991 Month
  • MeteoCasting PRO Annuale$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Windfinder free?
Windfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeteoCasting free?
MeteoCasting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Windfinder or MeteoCasting have ads?
Windfinder shows ads; MeteoCasting does not.

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