Comparison

Windfinder vs 4 Wind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

4 Wind

Features
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Con l'app '4 Wind' puoi avere tutti i link utili degli spot più ventosi, per consultare i servizi più utili di webcam e previsione meteo, da web o app, e sostituire introvabili link del browser tramite una comoda mappa. PERCHE' L'app si chiama '4 Wind' , nome che richiama anche una celebre rivista sportiva che oggi è disponibile in versione digitale. Per gli appassionati di sport acquatici che richiedono la presenza del vento, come ad esempio windsurf, wingfoil e kitesurf, i luoghi in cui si trova il vento adatto a questi sport vengono chiamati "spot". Per ogni spot, si cercano di intuire le condizioni del vento utilizzando il web e le app più diffuse, guardando webcam live, previsioni del vento, condizioni meteo attuali Le informazioni sono spesso distribuite su tantii link del browser e anche diverse app esistenti, e si eseguono sempre le stesse ricerche di queste informazioni (webcam, previsioni e meteo). L'app '4 Wind' fornisce una soluzione rapida e intuitiva per accedere ai servizi già disponibili tramite web o app, tramite una mappa con le icone che rappresentano ogni servizio utile, posizionate vicino alle coordinate dello spot IMPOSTAZIONI Le preferenze dell'utente vengono salvate in locale sul dispositivo; è possibile cambiarle dalla schermata di configurazione (attivazione servizi e apertura della mappa nella posizione attuale o spot preferito/selezionato). Lo spot preferito si imposta con la stellina, dal popup dello spot o dalle liste. SERVIZI I servizi che l'app rende piu' accessibili sono già ampiamente utilizzati dagli sportivi che praticano windsurf/wingfoil/kitesurf, ma potrebbero non essere conosciuti per chi inizia o per chi non frequenta un particolare spot La lista dei servizi che si possono consultare tramite icona/link si trova nel tab Setup. Se l'utente vuole puo' escludere la ricerca di alcuni servizi: - Centrometeolombardo - Lamma - Meteoam - Meteoblue - Meteoswiss - Notiwind - Panoramicams - Vedetta - Vision_environnement - Weathercam - Whatsupcams - Windfinder - Windguru - Windyapp - Windycom L'app fornisce informazioni da consultare in tempo reale, quindi la lista completa di spot con link e servizi, viene letta da un web privato quando l'app viene aperta. L' elenco di spot e' suddiviso in 4 tipologie di informazioni : webcam / previsioni / altro / app , di cui solo l'ultimo e' ad uso interno Ogni elemento ha un titolo, una location (nome, coordinate gps, indirizzo completo) la tipologia e il servizio in uso (a cui spesso corrisponde una app su App Store) Tutte queste informazioni vengono visualizzate in dettaglio nelle liste o dalla mappa nel popup apparso selezionando un servizio di uno spot, da cui posso aprire il link proposto per quel servizio, oppure aprire l'app corrispondente, se appare la sua icona, o interagire in altri modi, copiando e/o condividendo alcune informazioni (tramite tocco prolungato) Se non esiste un servizio per quell'elemento oppure il link e' generico ma utile per questi sport, nei dati condivisi verra' associato con il tipo 'other', e sarà disponibile dal tab Lista, tramite l'elenco 'Other'. Solo gli spot con una location gps (anche approssimativa) sono accessibili dalla mappa in app, tramite una icona che corrisponde al servizio (vedi icone in Setup), circondata da un anello colorato che corrisponde alla tipologia (blu per le 'webcam', verde per i 'forecast', nero per 'other') L'app 4 Wind contiene già decine di link di spot ventosi, soprattutto Italiani (Sardegna, Liguria, Lago di Como e del Garda), ma anche Francesi e della Grecia. Ogni utente puo' suggerire di aggiungere alla lista condivisa, dei nuovi link e servizi per gli spot frequentati, fornendo se possibile le coordinate, tramite la mail dello sviluppatore, disponibile nel tab Setup. Lo sviluppatore valuterà le informazioni fornite, lo spot e i relativi link e servizi, prima di aggiungerli alla lista letta da '4Wind', e saranno automaticamente disponibili, per tutti gli appassionati !!

Screenshots

Windfinder4 screens
4 Wind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 Wind at none against Windfinder's 9. 4 Wind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Windfinder's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.6). On price 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. 4 Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Windfinder versus 4 Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindfinder4 Wind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (63K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings63K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindfinderClaudio Massi

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

4 Wind

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
None

4 Wind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windfinder free?
Windfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4 Wind free?
4 Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windfinder or 4 Wind have ads?
Windfinder shows ads; 4 Wind does not.
Which is updated more often, Windfinder or 4 Wind?
Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and 4 Wind weekly. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on November 12, 2026 and 4 Wind on November 10, 2026.

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