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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Don't drive to the lake for nothing. SwissWind shows you where and when the wind is blowing, before you set off. Wind, forecasts and webcams for kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoiling and sailing: on lakes all over Switzerland and in northern Italy. What the app gives you: • Wind right now: strength, gusts and direction at the lake • Find the right moment: forecasts for the next few days, several forecasts side by side • The big picture: animated map with wind, rain and clouds • See it live: webcams at the lakes • Never miss a session: wind alert on your phone as soon as your wind arrives (Pro) • Stay warned: storm warnings as notifications • Know the conditions on site: water and air temperature For beginners and pros: Simple mode tells you at a glance whether it's on, with a wetsuit tip. Expert mode shows you every detail. Good to know at the spot: Spot info shows zones, restrictions and emergency numbers. Also: widget, knots, km/h or Beaufort, German, French and English. SwissWind is free. SwissWind Pro unlocks more forecasts and the wind alert. No sign-up needed (except for Pro). No tracking, no ad networks. Terms of use: https://swisswind.app/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 November 8, 2026 and October 31, 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, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB44 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 November 8, 2026 and SwissWind on October 31, 2026.

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