# Wind & Tides vs SailFlow

The clearest difference is price: SailFlow at Free against Wind & Tides's $4.99. SailFlow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 63%). Wind & Tides's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

SailFlow is free to download; Wind & Tides costs $4.99 up front. SailFlow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wind & Tides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Wind & Tides against 4.7 for SailFlow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailFlow has 5.9K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Wind & Tides's written reviews are positive against 84% of SailFlow's.

Wind & Tides ships an update every 8 months, SailFlow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wind & Tides | SailFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-tides-marine-forecasts/id447112326/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 408 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #48 |
| Size | 58 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Bit Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/447112329) | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) |

## What reviewers say

### Wind & Tides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-tides-marine-forecasts/id447112326)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed weather forecasts specifically for sailing in San Francisco Bay. Access NOAA weather, tide and current information for the Golden Gate Bridge, and real-time wind measurements from key locations.

**Highlights:** NOAA weather forecast, Tides and currents, Golden Gate Bridge wind, Angel Island wind measurements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Go-to app for SF Bay marine weather and tides
- 👍 Essential for sailing and wing boarding
- 👍 Concise and useful sailing information
- 👍 Reliable for daily use (historically)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate wind forecasts after format change
- 🐛 Tide/current predictions differ significantly from other sources
- 🐛 Angel Island weather station not reporting
- 🐛 App not working for extended periods
- 🐛 Basic functionality for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Completely inaccurate wind forecasts
- App not working for over 10 days
- Wind speed impossible to get
- Outage with host server (Total Server Solutions, LLC)

**Requested features**

- Revert to previous format for wind forecasts
- Include afternoon wind projections
- Fix Angel Island weather station
- Include tide and current data 2-3 hours earlier
- Expand coverage beyond San Francisco


### SailFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Weather, #150 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-accurate, real-time marine weather forecasts and live wind reports. This app uses proprietary weather systems and integrates public data for detailed wind, wave, tide, and radar information. Customize alerts and track your favorite sailing spots.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, Live wind and current station reports, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Radar, satellite, and precipitation maps, Tides charts and wave height, Customizable wind notifications, Nautical charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus | $5.49 | per month |
| Gold | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing) | $19.99 | per month |
| Gold | $21.99 | per month |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Plus | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro | $119.99 | per year |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Accurate wind forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning
- 🚀 Great data and graphics
- 🚀 Reliable and trustworthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific locations
- 🔍 Confusing interface at times

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update caused app to crash
- Favorites list not working properly
- Wind direction arrow pointing incorrectly

**Requested features**

- Add more local weather stations
- Improve map and location search
- Provide more forecast models
- Add support for Apple Watch
- Fix wind direction arrow issue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wind & Tides free?

Wind & Tides costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wind & Tides or SailFlow?

Wind & Tides is rated higher. Wind & Tides averages 4.8 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while SailFlow averages 4.7 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Wind & Tides or SailFlow have ads?

Neither Wind & Tides nor SailFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wind & Tides or SailFlow?

Wind & Tides ships an update every 8 months, and SailFlow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wind & Tides was updated on November 6, 2026 and SailFlow on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Wind & Tides or SailFlow?

Wind & Tides currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and SailFlow at #48. 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.*