AUSWinds vs DPIRD Weather Stations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AUSWinds
This application provides real-time wind and weather observations from numerous sites across Australia. It presents data in sortable tables, maps, and informative graphs, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports participants.
- Real-time wind and weather observations
- Data presented in searchable tables
- Map view of current conditions
- Informative trend graphs
- Social media sharing
- Includes BOM marine forecasts
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AUSWinds is the latest and greatest wind/weather application from P4G. Designed for anyone who cares about wind in particular and weather in general. Whether you sail a yacht or a dinghy, go fishing, windsurf, kitesurf or just ride a bike this app is for you. While we love the BOM's marine forecasts (and this app has all of them for Australia) we still find the best information is actual observations taken from the many BOM observation sites plus some yacht clubs. This way you get the best idea on what the actual conditions are. The application takes this information and presents it either in searchable/sortable tabular data or on a map giving the user the best realtime view. Informative graphs are also available to help you understand the current trends and share with your friends via social media.
DPIRD Weather Stations
Access essential weather information with this temporary application. While a more comprehensive version is under development, this app provides core weather services. For complete data, visit the mobile-friendly website.
- Essential weather services
- Temporary solution
- Access to core weather data
- Link to comprehensive website
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DPIRD Weather gives you fast, reliable, location-specific weather intelligence across Western Australia. Built on DPIRD’s trusted statewide network of weather stations, the app brings real-time observations, historical data and radar into a simple, mobile-first experience. Whether you're on the farm, in the field or planning ahead, you can quickly access rainfall, temperature, wind, humidity and radar all in one place, so you can respond as conditions change.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DPIRD Weather Stations at Free against AUSWinds's $1.99. DPIRD Weather Stations also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). AUSWinds's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
DPIRD Weather Stations is free to download; AUSWinds costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AUSWinds ships an update every 6 months, DPIRD Weather Stations monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AUSWinds | DPIRD Weather Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | P4G Pty Ltd | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
Customer experience
AUSWinds
DPIRD Weather Stations
In-app purchases
AUSWinds
No in-app purchases
DPIRD Weather Stations
No in-app purchases
Questions
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