# SailFlow vs Wind & Wave NW

The clearest difference is price: SailFlow at Free against Wind & Wave NW's $0.99. SailFlow also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 2) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). Wind & Wave NW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SailFlow is free to download; Wind & Wave NW costs $0.99 up front. SailFlow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wind & Wave NW asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wind & Wave NW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SailFlow has 5.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SailFlow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wind & Wave NW's.

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind & Wave NW weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailFlow | Wind & Wave NW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailflow-sailing-forecasts/id555309964/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-wave-nw/id6749160700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [David Veith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749300453) |

## What reviewers say

### SailFlow

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · 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


### Wind & Wave NW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-and-wave-nw/id6749160700)

Get real-time tide and weather data for coastal Pacific Northwest locations. Plan your outdoor activities with detailed forecasts, tide predictions, and an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather data, Hourly forecasts, Tide predictions and charts, Interactive map, Location-based services, Detailed marine forecasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Is Wind & Wave NW free?

Wind & Wave NW costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SailFlow or Wind & Wave NW?

Wind & Wave NW is rated higher. SailFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Wind & Wave NW averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SailFlow or Wind & Wave NW have ads?

Neither SailFlow nor Wind & Wave NW shows ads.

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

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind & Wave NW weekly. Most recently, SailFlow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wind & Wave NW on October 14, 2026.

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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.*