Marine Weather vs WindWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marine Weather
Get detailed marine weather forecasts including wind speed, wave heights, and tide information. Visualize data on maps with customizable overlays and multiple weather models. Plan your trips with route management features and access forecasts in various units.
- 3-day wind speed and direction forecasts
- Wave height and direction overlays
- Multiple weather models (GFS, ECMWF)
- Tide and current data for multiple countries
- Lake temperature maps with thermocline identification
- Customizable weather settings and map overlays
- Route management and GPX/KML import
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Marine Weather App - Wind, Waves, Lake Temperature & Tide overlays for windsurfing, kitesurfing and fishing. ►Wind Forecasts √ Wind speed and true direction forecast for 3 days at 3 hour intervals. √ Use the play back bar on top to play/pause the wind animation or go to a specific time. √ Select a specific time for wind prediction from a list √ Tap anywhere on the map to view exact wind prediction speed and direction √ Use barb notation to estimate wind speed at a point. √ Once the predictions are doenloaded they are stored offline for use. ► Wave Heights (Swell + Wind combined) and Direction √ Overlaid on a map √ Playback bar or go to a specific time. √ Highlight high wave heights in red. ► Multiple Weather Models √ GFS √ ECMWF ► Pressure (MSL) ► Precipitation ► Air Temperature ► Gust ►TIDE & CURRENTS √ For US,Canada,Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Australia & New Zealand ► Comfortable Weather Settings √ Automatically Highlight Harsh Weather Forecasts √ Weather settings are customizable based on your preferences. ► Weather Map Overlays √ All forecast variables can be overalaid on the map. ► Lake Temperature Maps √ Accurate to 1 degree fahrenheit (0.5 degree celsius). √ Maps are color coded making it easy to identify lines where the temperature variation starts √ Easy to identify warm thermoclines (to find the best fishing spots) √ Actual temperature text can be toggled on demand √ The application supports showing temperatures in Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin ► Forecast in multiple units √ Wind speed in knots, mph and kph √ Wave height in feet, meter or fathom √ Temperatures in celsius, farenheit and kelvin √ Pressure in Pa, millibar, mmHG, inchHG √ Precipitation in inches, mm ►ROUTE MANAGEMENT / TRIP PLANNING √ Create New Route/Edit Existing Routes √ Move Points √ Add points to an existing route leg √ Delete / Rename points √ Import GPX,KML & KMZ files √ Plot/Edit Routes √ Enter Waypoints √ Share/Export Routes,Tracks&Markers
WindWise
This application visualizes real-time wind speed and direction with a unique home screen widget. It offers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts for any location, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those curious about weather patterns.
- Real-time wind visualization widget
- 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts
- Global location support
- Multiple location management
- Customizable themes
- Ideal for outdoor activities
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This app provides not just accurate real-time wind speed and direction, but also delivers detailed 24-hour and 7-day wind forecasts. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, photographer, or simply curious about the weather, WindWise helps you understand and "see" the wind like never before. Key Features: Wind Visualization Widget: A unique windmill widget on your home screen! Watch the blades spin in real-time, directly reflecting the current wind speed. Experience the wind's intensity at a glance, right from your home screen! Accurate Wind Forecasts: Get precise wind speed and direction for your current location or any place in the world. Plan your day or week with reliable 24-hour and 7-day forecasts. Personalized Experience: Add multiple locations and easily switch between them. Customize the app's appearance with various themes to match your style. Perfect for Outdoor Activities: Ideal for sailing, surfing, kite flying, photography, hiking, cycling, and more! WindWise provides crucial wind information to enhance your outdoor adventures and ensure your safety. WindWise: Making wind visible, not just a number. Download now and experience a new way to perceive the wind!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WindWise at 5.0 against Marine Weather's 4.4. Marine Weather's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WindWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marine Weather has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Marine Weather | WindWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bist LLC | 久元 王 |
Customer experience
Marine Weather
WindWise
In-app purchases
Marine Weather
No in-app purchases
WindWise
No in-app purchases









