Comparison

SailFlow vs Wind Speed Forecast App

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

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About

SailFlow

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
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Whether you’re racing, cruising, day sailing, you need precise sailing forecasts and real-time wind. SailFlow delivers both. Powered by 90,000+ exclusive Tempest Weather Stations and 150,000+ total sources, SailFlow’s weather and wind app delivers unmatched accuracy. With stations on buoys, piers, and key waterfront locations, you get real conditions exactly where you sail. Plan with confidence using our Tempest Rapid Refresh Model combined with government data to deliver industry-leading Nearcast AI predictions. Then go deeper with radar, high-resolution forecast maps, and fully customizable alerts so you never miss a session. Real wind. Better sails. - Coastal observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems along with all public domain marine forecasts and reports (NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, CWOP) including all major airports creating over 150,000 unique stations. - Exclusive Tempest Weather Systems deployed at key coastal locations report wind, rain, barometric pressure and more than 24 other weather observations. - Apple Watch compatibility - Live wind from our stations support powerful wind flow visualization – augmented by current station reports with advanced quality control. - Our Proprietary AI-enhanced Nearcast provides enhanced forecasting for temperature, wind gust, speed, direction, humidity, dewpoint, precipitation rate, probability of precipitation, and cloud cover percentage which is perfect for sailing. - Public domain forecast models including High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR), North American Mesoscale Forecast System (NAM), Global Forecast System (GFS), Canadian Meteorological Centre Model (CMC) and Icosahedral Non Hydrostatic Model (ICON). - Create your own favorite station list to keep an eye on your go-to weather stations at all your marine and sailing spots. Check the tides in minutes so you never miss a day on the water. - Maps: Live and Forecasted Wind Map, Forecasted Temperature, Radar, Satellite, Precipitation and Clouds, as well as Nautical Charts. - Free subscription for unlimited wind notifications/alerts with customizable thresholds to email, text, or in-app. - Monitor National Weather Service (NWS) Marine forecasts, high surf warnings, and other to better anticipate waves and current conditions, for safer, more informed decisions on the water. Additional weather parameters: - Tides charts - Wave height, wave period - Water temperature - Sunrise / sunset - Moonrise / moonset - Historical wind statistics - Windy days per month - Wind direction distribution Go Beyond the Basics: Upgrade to Plus, Pro, or Gold membership to gain access to more weather stations, ad-free browsing, and more. - Access exclusive Pro and hurricane-proof stations at premier coastal locations and unlock SailFlow’s hyper-accurate Pro forecasts, updated daily by expert meteorologists for sailing hotspots coast to coast. - Detailed weather at points of interest to coastal residents and property owners near the ocean, rivers, and other bodies of water. On the water features: - Sea surface temperatures - Sea surface currents - Detailed historical wind statistics - Historical wind speed average by year Does your spot need a station? Join the Tempest Weather Network! Get a Tempest Weather System for your club, dock, or backyard. Get support: help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/categories/200419268-iKitesurf-iWindsurf-SailFlow-FishWeather-WindAlert Connect with Tempest: - facebook.com/tempestwx - twitter.com/tempest_wx - youtube.com/@tempestwx - instagram.com/tempest.earth Contact Tempest: help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Website: tempest.earth By purchasing a subscription or downloading SailFlow you agree that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. got.wf/privacy got.wf/terms

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

SailFlow4 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SailFlow at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's shown. SailFlow also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. SailFlow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for SailFlow against 4.7 for Wind Speed Forecast App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SailFlow's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SailFlow versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSailFlowWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.8K ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWeatherFlowLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

SailFlow

All ratings5,827 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.7%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

SailFlow

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Wind Speed Forecast App

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate and easy to use
  • 🚀 Detailed wind and weather data
  • 💡 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🌊 Great for boating and water sports
  • 🌞 Reliable forecasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️ Complicated navigation
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🌍 Limited coverage outside the US

Bugs and requests

SailFlow

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SailFlow

Subscriptions10
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Gold$14.991 Month
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  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing)$19.991 Month
  • Gold7 Days trial$21.991 Month
  • Plus$44.991 Year
  • Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Gold$179.991 Year
4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is SailFlow free?
SailFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SailFlow or Wind Speed Forecast App?
SailFlow and Wind Speed Forecast App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.8K and 4.1K ratings respectively.
Do SailFlow or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; SailFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, SailFlow or Wind Speed Forecast App?
SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, SailFlow was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on October 17, 2026.

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