WindTalker vs HOSONO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindTalker
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Feel the Wind: The Ultimate Sailing Companion WindTalker turns your Apple Watch and iPhone into a real-time sailing instrument — showing you exactly where the wind is coming from, how fast you're going, and where to point your bow next. TRUE WIND & APPARENT WIND See both the true wind (straight from Apple Weather) and the apparent wind you actually feel on deck — calculated live from your boat's speed and heading. Point your compass at the horizon and watch both arrows update in real time. OPTIMAL SAIL ANGLE Based on true wind, apparent wind, and your current point of sail — close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach, or downwind — WindTalker recommends the sail angle to get the most out of every gust. RACE START COUNTDOWN Cycle through 5, 3, or 1-minute countdowns (or an instant "Go"), with a reaction-delay setting that fires the start signal early so you're moving exactly on time. Voice, beep, and haptic cues keep you counted down without ever looking away from the line. COURSE MARK TRACKING Lay out your waypoints on iPhone and they sync straight to your watch. Live bearing and distance to your next mark, automatic advancement as you round each one — no more guessing where the next buoy is. BOUNDARY ALERTS Draw a sailing area and get an instant alert — with a live return bearing — the moment you drift outside it. Stay safe without staring at a map the whole time. VOYAGE LOG Every session's route, distance, speed, and calories are recorded to Apple Health, so you can relive (and improve on) every sail. Built for Apple Watch, and just as capable solo on iPhone — WindTalker is the sailing companion that reads the wind so you can glide the water.
HOSONO
This app offers a unique sound experience reminiscent of vintage radio, with distinct natural soundscapes for focus and sleep. Tune into different frequencies to discover a variety of looped ambient sounds, perfect for creating a personal sanctuary.
- Vintage radio interface
- Nature soundscapes
- Focus and sleep modes
- Sleep timer
- Looped ambient sounds
- Analog dial experience
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HOSONO Radio is a special sound player that captures the essence of vintage radio. Turn the dial to tune into different frequencies, and each frequency plays a unique sound of nature, just like a real radio. Eight natural frequencies prepared for those tired of urban noise. At 88.1MHz, rain sounds from Shibuya's alleys await you, while at 91.2MHz, waves from Kamakura Beach welcome you. From cricket chirps in Nara's bamboo forests to crackling campfires in Hokkaido's snowfields, each sound plays in perfect loops, continuing naturally without interruption. For moments requiring focus or nights needing peaceful sleep, HOSONO Radio is with you. Set the sleep timer and it automatically stops after your desired time, helping you drift into comfortable slumber. The warm orange glow of the vintage radio display and the tactile experience of the analog dial bring analog leisure to the digital age. We believe every sound has its own unique frequency. Starting with Earth's nature sounds, we'll soon bring you whispers from the stars. Create a small sanctuary in your daily life with HOSONO Radio. Each turn of the dial opens a new world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WindTalker at Free against HOSONO's $0.99. HOSONO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On ads, 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
WindTalker is free to download; HOSONO costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WindTalker ships an update every 10 months, HOSONO weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | WindTalker | HOSONO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kim Giwoo | EUIHYUNG JUNG |
In-app purchases
WindTalker
No in-app purchases
HOSONO
No in-app purchases









