Comparison

WindSpots vs SwissWind

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

Head to head
About

WindSpots

Features
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The application provides access to data from WindSpots weather stations, mainly installed around Lake Geneva. It offers real-time images alongside current weather information, enhancing user experience by allowing detailed weather monitoring and analysis. Additionally, this data is available on the website www.windspots.org

About

SwissWind

Features
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SwissWind shows you wind, weather and webcams for Swiss lakes – for everyone who wants to be on or by the water. SwissWind was previously called Seelandwind. What the app gives you: • Live wind from measuring stations: strength, gusts and direction • Many forecast models compared (ICON-CH, ECMWF, AROME, GFS and more) • Several models free, SwissWind Pro unlocks them all • Weather and air temperature in the forecast • Lake webcams • Map with measuring stations, places and official water zones – as aerial view or street map • Report wrong details about a place directly on the map • Storm warning as a push notification • Wind alarm (Pro): push notification the moment your wind arrives • Water temperature, UV index, sunrise and sunset • Home screen widget • Units of your choice: knots, km/h or Beaufort • Languages: German, French, English • Sort and hide lakes and places freely • No sign-in required – except for Pro and the wind alarm Among others: Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten, Lake Geneva, Lac de Joux, Lac des Taillères, Lake Gruyère, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Sarnen, Lake Hallwil, Lake Zug, Lake Lucerne, Lake Ägeri, Lake Zurich, Obersee, Sihlsee, Lake Walen, Lake Constance and Lake Silvaplana. Who is it for? For kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingfoilers and sailors waiting for the right wind – and just as much for anyone who wants to go for a swim, quickly check the water temperature or see on a webcam what the lake looks like right now. Privacy SwissWind can be used without your name, e-mail or location and does without usage analytics, tracking and advertising tools. Terms of Use: https://seelandwind.com/terms

Screenshots

WindSpots4 screens
SwissWind3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindSpots at none against SwissWind's 3. WindSpots also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). SwissWind's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. SwissWind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindSpots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindSpots ships an update every 10 months, SwissWind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
WindSpots versus SwissWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindSpotsSwissWind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindspots SàrlANDREAS SCHORI

In-app purchases

None

WindSpots

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SwissWind

Subscriptions2
  • Seelandwind Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Seelandwind Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seelandwind Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is WindSpots free?
WindSpots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwissWind free?
SwissWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WindSpots or SwissWind have ads?
Neither WindSpots nor SwissWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindSpots or SwissWind?
WindSpots ships an update every 10 months, and SwissWind weekly. Most recently, WindSpots was updated on October 11, 2026 and SwissWind on October 4, 2026.

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