Comparison

Windy Golf vs Strike Wedge Wind

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

Head to head
About

Windy Golf

This app provides real-time wind calculations and GPS data to help golfers adjust their shots and lower scores. It features dynamic wind adjustments, a live activity tracker, and score history synchronization. Choose your preferred units and weather sources for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Dynamic wind calculations
  • Real-time compass
  • Lightweight GPS for distance measurement
  • Score history synchronization
  • Manual wind adjustment
  • Live activity tracker
  • Imperial/Metric unit options
Features
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A real-time wind caddie in your pocket helps you lower scores and take the mystery out of wind! * Get dynamic wind calculations to calculate accurate yardage adjustments. Save strokes off every round played in windy conditions. * Real time compass calculates wind adjusted distance on the fly. * Free GPS maps available for many golf courses. * Free Apple Watch app (beta) - works standalone or as companion to iPhone * Stats dashboard helps spot areas for game improvement. * Keep score for every round and maintain complete score history sync'd to your iCloud account. * Option to manually adjust wind direction and speed. * A live activity tracker on your lock screen provides up to date information and quick access to the app. * Choose between Imperial and Metric units for distances and wind speed. * For advanced users, you can also choose from a variety of weather sources and favorite weather stations near you. * An iOS widget displays wind information from your favorite weather stations. TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Strike Wedge Wind

This app calculates the impact of wind on your golf shots, providing plays-like distances for every club. It offers manual wind input and a printable wind card for phone-free rounds. A pro version offers automatic wind calculation using live data.

Highlights
  • Manual wind speed and direction input
  • Plays-like distance for all clubs
  • Printable wind card for phone-free rounds
  • Automatic live wind calculation
  • Considers gusts, temperature, and elevation
  • Compass-based wind angle setting
Features
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Strike Wedge Wind tells you what the wind is really doing to your shot. Free, forever: - Manual mode. Set the wind speed and direction yourself, and get the plays-like distance for every club in your bag. - Wind Card. A printable card of your carries at three wind speeds, for rounds where phones aren't allowed. Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): - Auto mode. Point your phone at the target. The app pulls live wind, gusts, temperature and elevation for where you're standing, and sets the wind angle from the compass. Free for your first week.

Screenshots

Windy Golf4 screens
Strike Wedge Wind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Windy Golf at 3 against Strike Wedge Wind's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Windy Golf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Strike Wedge Wind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windy Golf ships an update every 9 days, Strike Wedge Wind weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Windy Golf versus Strike Wedge Wind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindy GolfStrike Wedge Wind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHormazd RomerStrike wedge pty ltd

Customer experience

Windy Golf

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Strike Wedge Wind

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Windy Golf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Birdie Annual1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$129.00
1 purchases

Strike Wedge Wind

One-time1
  • Strike Wedge Wind Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Windy Golf free?
Windy Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strike Wedge Wind free?
Strike Wedge Wind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Windy Golf or Strike Wedge Wind have ads?
Neither Windy Golf nor Strike Wedge Wind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windy Golf or Strike Wedge Wind?
Windy Golf ships an update every 9 days, and Strike Wedge Wind weekly. Most recently, Windy Golf was updated on October 30, 2026 and Strike Wedge Wind on November 7, 2026.

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