Comparison

AUSWinds vs Water Live

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Water Live

Access real-time water data from over 1,300 monitoring sites across NSW. View stream, storage, and groundwater levels, flow rates, temperatures, rainfall, and water quality information. Easily find and save your favorite sites for quick access.

Highlights
  • Real-time water level data
  • Streamflow and storage volume tracking
  • Water quality information
  • Rainfall data
  • Site search by name, ID, or river
  • Map-based site discovery
  • Save favorite sites
  • Customizable watch levels
Features
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WaterNSW is the bulk water supplier and system operator in NSW. We seek to improve availability of water that is essential for water users and the communities throughout the state. WaterLive provides you with access to real-time information from our automatic digital devices from over 1,300 water monitoring sites throughout the state. Information includes stream, storage or groundwater levels, streamflows, storage volumes, water temperatures, rainfall and various types of water quality data. You can find sites by searching for the site name, ID or its river or basin, or by using the map. You can save sites as “favourites” to easily access your favourite sites and view a summary of the data. The "watches" function allows you to quickly see whether the water level at a site has exceeded a set level for example. Try it now!

Screenshots

AUSWinds4 screens
Water Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AUSWinds at 100% against Water Live's 11%. AUSWinds also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Water Live's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Water Live is free to download; AUSWinds costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
AUSWinds versus Water Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUSWindsWater Live
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better10.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP4G Pty LtdWATER NSW

Customer experience

AUSWinds

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Water Live

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

In-app purchases

None

AUSWinds

No in-app purchases

None

Water Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AUSWinds free?
AUSWinds costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Water Live free?
Water Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AUSWinds or Water Live have ads?
Neither AUSWinds nor Water Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUSWinds or Water Live?
AUSWinds ships an update every 6 months, and Water Live every 6 months. Most recently, AUSWinds was updated on October 4, 2026 and Water Live on October 8, 2026.

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