Comparison

Wind forecast for Windgurus vs PWSView

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

Head to head
About

Wind forecast for Windgurus

Get real-time wind observations and accurate forecasts for any location on Earth. Ideal for water sports enthusiasts and paragliders, it automatically detects your location for easy access to wind conditions.

Highlights
  • Global wind forecasts
  • Real-time wind observations
  • Automatic location detection
  • Detailed wind predictions
  • Suitable for water sports
Features
Currently charting
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realWind provides you with a wind forecast for any location on earth! For boaters, sailors, surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers, and paragliders: **Real time observations, so you know what's going on! ... and accurate forecasts, so you will always find the best conditions for your sport! ** No need to figure out your Lat, Long or Zip Code. Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch does it for you! Try it and you will love this app and its features!

About

PWSView

Access real-time weather data from your personal weather station on your iPhone and iPad. Monitor multiple stations, track daily extremes, and customize your display with flexible units and widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather data
  • Multiple station support
  • Daily high/low tracking
  • Imperial and Metric units
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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PWSViewer brings your personal weather station data directly to your iPhone and iPad. Designed specifically for Ecowitt weather stations, this app provides real-time access to detailed weather information from your home or multiple locations. Key Features: • Real-time Weather Data - View current conditions including temperature, humidity, wind speed/gust/direction, rainfall, UV, dew point, and barometric pressure • Multiple Station Support - Monitor up to two weather stations from one convenient app • Daily High/Low Tracking - Keep track of temperature extremes for the day • Flexible Unit System - Switch between Imperial (°F, in, mph) and Metric (°C, mm, km/h) units • Companion Widgets - Access key weather information right from your home screen • Lock Screen Widgets - Access key weather information right from your lock screen • iCloud Sync - Sync across multiple devices • Customizable Display - Toggle condition emojis and choose between traditional or piezoelectric rain gauges • Apple Watch Support How It Works: 1. Add your weather station MAC address, Application and API credentials in settings 2. Configure display preferences and units 3. View detailed real-time weather data on your device 4. Access key information through the companion widget Note: Requires an Ecowitt personal weather station with internet connectivity, valid API key and Application key. API and Application keys can be obtained through your Ecowitt.net account under your profile. Download now to take full control of your personal weather data!

Screenshots

Wind forecast for Windgurus4 screens
PWSView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PWSView at 100% against Wind forecast for Windgurus's 30%. PWSView also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). Wind forecast for Windgurus's advantage is chart position (#105 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Wind forecast for Windgurus costs $2.99 and PWSView $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind forecast for Windgurus ships an update monthly, PWSView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Wind forecast for Windgurus versus PWSView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind forecast for WindgurusPWSView
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlytomapCurtis Netterville

Customer experience

Wind forecast for Windgurus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.7%

PWSView

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wind forecast for Windgurus

No in-app purchases

None

PWSView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind forecast for Windgurus free?
Wind forecast for Windgurus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PWSView free?
PWSView costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind forecast for Windgurus or PWSView have ads?
Neither Wind forecast for Windgurus nor PWSView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind forecast for Windgurus or PWSView?
Wind forecast for Windgurus ships an update monthly, and PWSView every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wind forecast for Windgurus was updated on September 25, 2026 and PWSView on September 23, 2026.

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