WindSpots vs SwissWind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindSpots
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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
SwissWind
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. SwissWind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WindSpots asks for nothing beyond the download.
WindSpots ships an update every 10 months, SwissWind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WindSpots | SwissWind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windspots Sàrl | ANDREAS SCHORI |
In-app purchases
WindSpots
No in-app purchases
SwissWind
- Seelandwind Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Seelandwind Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
- Seelandwind Pro Lifetime$99.99







