Comparison

Windfinder Pro vs DeerMapper

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

Head to head
About

Windfinder Pro

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

Highlights
  • Detailed wind and weather forecasts
  • Real-time wind and weather measurements
  • Tide forecasts
  • Superforecast hourly high-resolution model
  • Animated wind map
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Webcams
Features
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Detailed wind and weather forecasts and weather information for your location. See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use with a clear user interface. FEATURES: + Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations + Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from over 21,000 weather stations + Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world + Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for Europe, North America, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands + Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather for your vacation + 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 strength & direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction + Webcams around the globe + 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 help with route planning + Ad free: no distractions PERFECT FOR: • Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation destination • 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 waves and high swell • Dinghy sailing & regatta racers – prepare carefully for your next regatta • SUP – make sure you are not blown off your SUP • Fishing – help ensure a good catch with wind directions • Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start • Cycling or trekking – check if it will be windy on your track • Boat owners & captains – keep a constant eye on the current wind conditions and tides • Kayak - Make sure high waves don’t risk your adventures WINDFINDER PLUS: Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features. With Windfinder Plus you get additionally: + Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified as soon as windy or calm days are forecasted + Wind & Weather widgets in all sizes with wind preview + Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images + New: value grids directly on the map + 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 enhances 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: https://www.windfinder.com/contact/terms Privacy Policy: https://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

DeerMapper

Features
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Stop guessing. Start hunting with data. DeerMapper is more than a trail cam viewer—it is a precision hunting system developed by mathematicians and data analysts. Completely rebuilt in 2025 for speed and accuracy, DeerMapper uses advanced data mining and AI to help you understand exactly where and when to meet your next deer. KEY FEATURES: MAPPING MODULE: The Foundation of Success - Walk & Map: Physically walk trails to draw them directly onto your map for accurate analysis. - Smart Navigation: Your phone becomes a pointer, guiding you to your stand or lost cameras in the pitch dark. - Strategic Pins: Visual relationships of trails help you pinpoint the perfect stand location—the #1 factor in hunting success. SCOUTING MODULE: Visualize the Patterns - Patented Deer Clock: A revolutionary 24-hour visual combining wind, weather, and deer movement in one glance. - Activity Graphs: Scroll through history to see deer movement by sunrise, sunset, and night. - Wind Analysis: See exactly how specific wind directions impact deer activity at each location. HUNTING MODULE: Predict the Meeting - Precision Predictions: Get detailed forecasts on when a deer will arrive and the direction it will travel. - AI Image Intel: Data mining analyzes your past photos to strengthen future predictions. - Fact-Based Strategy: Eliminate theory. Our mathematicians base analysis on the hard facts from your photos. RESEARCH & AI: Biologist-Level Tools Originally designed for whitetail biologists, this module is now available to you. - Generative AI: Ask questions about your property’s data to uncover hidden insights. - Community Insights: Share findings or join live podcasts to discuss deer behavior trends. Download DeerMapper today and let the math do the work.

Screenshots

Windfinder Pro4 screens
DeerMapper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeerMapper at Free against Windfinder Pro's $12.99. DeerMapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Windfinder Pro's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked). On ads 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

DeerMapper is free to download; Windfinder Pro costs $12.99 up front. Windfinder Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. DeerMapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Windfinder Pro versus DeerMapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindfinder ProDeerMapper
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindfinderDeerMapper LLC

Bugs and requests

Windfinder Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Temperature readings consistently off by a few degrees

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tide information
  • Real-time weather station data
  • Apple Watch app
  • Rainfall measurements

DeerMapper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Windfinder Pro

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Year Support (Tier 1)$0.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • 1 Year Support (Tier 2)$1.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Support (Tier 5)$4.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • 1 Year Support (Tier 10)$9.491 Year
None

DeerMapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windfinder Pro free?
Windfinder Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DeerMapper free?
DeerMapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windfinder Pro or DeerMapper have ads?
Neither Windfinder Pro nor DeerMapper shows ads.

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