# TrueWind vs Storm Window

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrueWind at none against Storm Window's 4. TrueWind also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Storm Window's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storm Window sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TrueWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Storm Window holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrueWind has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TrueWind ships an update every 3 weeks, Storm Window every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueWind | Storm Window |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truewind-wind-and-tide-map/id6502623580/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noujan Fakhri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547516832) | [Daniel Schumacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180212490) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueWind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truewind-wind-and-tide-map/id6502623580)

This app provides detailed marine weather forecasts, including wind, tide, current, and wave data. It's designed for sailors and watersport enthusiasts to aid in planning, decision-making, and performance on the water.

**Highlights:** Wind direction, speed, and gusts, Wind shifts over time, Tide station data, Current station data, Wave details, Regatta planning tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Storm Window

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-window/id6794979076)

This app provides clear outdoor risk guidance based on hourly weather data, highlighting safe times for outdoor activities. It accounts for lightning, heat, wind, air quality, and rain, offering tailored advice for various pursuits.

**Highlights:** Clear outdoor risk guidance, 48-hour hourly risk timeline, Lightning-aware storm risk, Heat, air quality, wind, UV, rain, snow context, National Weather Service alert awareness, Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm Window Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Storm Window Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrueWind free?

TrueWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Storm Window free?

Storm Window is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrueWind or Storm Window?

Storm Window is rated higher. TrueWind averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Storm Window averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TrueWind or Storm Window have ads?

Neither TrueWind nor Storm Window shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrueWind or Storm Window?

TrueWind ships an update every 3 weeks, and Storm Window every 5 days. Most recently, TrueWind was updated on October 10, 2026 and Storm Window on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*