# Windfinder vs Open/Shut

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open/Shut at none against Windfinder's 9. Open/Shut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Windfinder's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, Open/Shut daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder | Open/Shut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [Berenger.dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697103676) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Weather, #47 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


### Open/Shut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openshut/id6795116448)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder free?

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

### Is Open/Shut free?

Open/Shut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Windfinder or Open/Shut have ads?

Windfinder shows ads; Open/Shut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder or Open/Shut?

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and Open/Shut daily. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Open/Shut on October 29, 2026.

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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.*