# PredictWind vs iKitesurf

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PredictWind at 33K against iKitesurf's 2K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PredictWind sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iKitesurf sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PredictWind against 4.7 for iKitesurf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PredictWind has 33K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of PredictWind's written reviews are positive against 81% of iKitesurf's.

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, iKitesurf every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PredictWind | iKitesurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitesurf-weather-and-waves/id555643284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 81.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #43 |
| Size | 40 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) |

## What reviewers say

### PredictWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictwind-marine-forecasts/id477048487)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #60 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get accurate marine weather forecasts and powerful tools for wind, waves, and currents. Plan your trips with routing and departure planning features, and stay informed with live observations and alerts. Ideal for all marine activities.

**Highlights:** Accurate marine weather forecasts, Wind, wave, and current data, Weather routing and departure planning, High-resolution marine weather maps, Live wind observations and webcams, Weather alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - 3 Monthly | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| Basic - Annual | $29.00 | per year |
| Standard - Monthly | $49.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Standard - 3 Monthly | $99.00 | per 3 months |
| Standard - Annual | $249.00 | per year |
| Professional - 3 Monthly | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Professional - Annual | $499.00 | per year |
| Basic Subscription, 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 3 Months | $11.99 | one-time |
| Basic Subscription, 12 Months | $28.99 | one-time |
| Standard Subscription, 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Professional Subscription, 1 Month | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🚀 Comprehensive data and features
- 💡 Useful for sailing, fishing, and other outdoor activities
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in weather predictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription costs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Locked into using proprietary hardware and services
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across different locations
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Improved integration with other apps and charts
- More frequent weather model updates
- Earlier weather forecast updates
- Ability to customize alert settings
- Improved offline functionality


### iKitesurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitesurf-weather-and-waves/id555643284)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local wind and weather forecasts for kitesurfing, kiteboarding, and kite foiling. Access real-time data from proprietary weather stations and government sources, with customizable alerts and detailed forecast maps.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems, Real-time local weather data, AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting, Customizable wind alerts, Live and forecasted wind maps, Coastal observations and marine forecasts, Apple Watch compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| 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 |
| Gold | $179.99 | per year |
| Pro - Pay As You Go (3 Months) | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind forecasts
- 🚀 Detailed and up-to-date wind data
- 💡 Helpful for planning water sports activities
- 🌟 Essential app for wind enthusiasts
- 📊 Useful live and historical wind data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📱 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find favorite locations
- 🚫 Ads even with paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites not saving properly
- Subscription issues and login problems
- Forecast graphs not displaying correctly
- App crashes on certain device/OS versions
- Inconsistent data between user accounts

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Improved location tracking and favorites management
- More detailed forecasts and models
- Smoother and more responsive user experience
- Better integration with other weather/sports apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PredictWind free?

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

### Is iKitesurf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PredictWind or iKitesurf?

PredictWind is rated higher. PredictWind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while iKitesurf averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do PredictWind or iKitesurf have ads?

Neither PredictWind nor iKitesurf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PredictWind or iKitesurf?

PredictWind ships an update every 9 days, and iKitesurf every 2 weeks. Most recently, PredictWind was updated on October 30, 2026 and iKitesurf on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PredictWind or iKitesurf?

PredictWind currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and iKitesurf at #43. 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.*