Comparison

Marine Weather vs Fly a Kite

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Fly a Kite

Features
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Do you love flying kites but hate arriving at the park only to find the air is dead calm? Or maybe the wind is too strong and dangerous? Fly a Kite is your essential companion for the perfect flight. Whether you are a beginner looking for a gentle breeze or a pro seeking strong winds, this app helps you find the perfect conditions in seconds. KEY FEATURES: - Instant "Can I Fly?" Status: No need to interpret complex charts. We tell you instantly if conditions are Ideal, Low, or Bad for flying. - Smart Recommendations: Not sure where to go? We analyze the wind around you and suggest the best nearby spots (parks, beaches, open fields) for flying right now. - Favorites List: Save your favorite spots to check their wind conditions instantly with a single tap. Never lose track of your best locations. - Global Wind Finder: Use your GPS to check your current location or search for any beach, park, or city in the world. - Hourly Forecast: Plan your day with precision. See how the wind will evolve over the next few hours so you don't miss the best breeze. - Detailed Weather Data: -- Wind Speed: Switch between km/h, mph, knots, or m/s. -- Wind Direction: Clearly visualized with a compass. - Rain Probability: Avoid getting soaked with our rain alerts. - Beautiful & Modern Design: A stunning interface that looks great in both Light and Dark modes. - Share the Moment: Create and share beautiful snapshots of the current conditions and your location map with friends. Don't let bad weather ruin your fun. Download Fly a Kite today and always catch the best breeze!

Screenshots

Marine Weather4 screens
Fly a Kite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Marine Weather at none against Fly a Kite's shown. Marine Weather also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Fly a Kite's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marine Weather ships an update every 7 months, Fly a Kite daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Marine Weather versus Fly a Kite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarine WeatherFly a Kite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBist LLCAlvaro Araoz de la Fuente

In-app purchases

None

Marine Weather

No in-app purchases

None

Fly a Kite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marine Weather free?
Marine Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fly a Kite free?
Fly a Kite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marine Weather or Fly a Kite have ads?
Fly a Kite shows ads; Marine Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, Marine Weather or Fly a Kite?
Marine Weather ships an update every 7 months, and Fly a Kite daily. Most recently, Marine Weather was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fly a Kite on November 5, 2026.

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