# iKitesurf vs Cloudbase Project

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloudbase Project at none against iKitesurf's 12. Cloudbase Project also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). iKitesurf's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iKitesurf sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cloudbase Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloudbase Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iKitesurf has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iKitesurf's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloudbase Project's.

iKitesurf ships an update every 2 weeks, Cloudbase Project every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iKitesurf | Cloudbase Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikitesurf-weather-and-waves/id555643284/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/317992028) | [Michael Del , Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000) |

## What reviewers say

### iKitesurf

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### Cloudbase Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443)

Provides detailed weather forecasts, live readings, and tracking specifically for paragliding pilots. Offers insights into wind conditions, thermal strength, and flying potential, along with radar and satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** Current wind readings with favorites, Daily and hourly site forecasts, Flying Potential forecast summary, Big picture weather analysis, Weather station map with history, Live pilot tracking map, Live weather cameras

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iKitesurf free?

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

### Is Cloudbase Project free?

Cloudbase Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iKitesurf or Cloudbase Project?

Cloudbase Project is rated higher. iKitesurf averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Cloudbase Project averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iKitesurf or Cloudbase Project have ads?

Neither iKitesurf nor Cloudbase Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iKitesurf or Cloudbase Project?

iKitesurf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cloudbase Project every 3 days. Most recently, iKitesurf was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cloudbase Project on September 29, 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.*