# SailFlow vs SailWindow

The clearest difference is price: SailFlow at Free against SailWindow's $0.99. SailFlow also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). SailWindow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

SailWindow 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.

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, SailWindow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SailFlow | SailWindow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/sailwindow/id6762101772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | #84 |
| Size | 137 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [DIMITRY BRAZNICHENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876093981) |

## What reviewers say

### SailFlow

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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


### SailWindow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sailwindow/id6762101772)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides sailors with a focused marine weather view, combining forecast conditions, alerts, and buoy observations. It helps users quickly assess if conditions are good, questionable, or unsafe for sailing.

**Highlights:** Sailing window summary (Good, Caution, No-Go), NOAA marine forecast text, Wind, wave, and temperature charts, Active marine and weather alerts, Nearby buoy observations, Saved sailing locations, Local notification rules

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SailFlow free?

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

### Is SailWindow free?

SailWindow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SailFlow or SailWindow?

SailWindow is rated higher. SailFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while SailWindow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SailFlow or SailWindow have ads?

Neither SailFlow nor SailWindow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SailFlow or SailWindow?

SailFlow ships an update every 3 weeks, and SailWindow every 5 days. Most recently, SailFlow was updated on October 14, 2026 and SailWindow on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SailFlow or SailWindow?

SailFlow currently peaks at #35 in the App Store charts, and SailWindow at #84. 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.*