WindWise vs Ice Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Ice Map
Access global forecasts for sea ice, water conditions, and wind. Visualize ice cover, temperature, currents, and water levels up to six days in advance. Includes specialized ice imagery for key regions.
- Global sea ice map forecast (6 days)
- Global sea water map forecast (6 days)
- Ice images for Great Lakes, Arctic, Antarctic
- Global water level map forecast (6 days)
- Global wind and wave forecast (6 days)
- PRO features: water physics, level, wind, wave maps
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The app provides the following three features. 1.Global Sea Ice Map 6 days forecast (Ice Cover, Ice Thickness, Ice Temperature, Ice Velocity) 2. Global Sea Water Map 6 days forecast (Water Temperature, Water Salinity, Water Current). 3. Ice Images(Great Lakes, Arctic and Antarctic) 4. Global Water Level Map 6 days forecast (Total Sea Level, Tide Height). 5. Global Wind and Wave 6 days forecast 【PRO】 Unlock water physics, water level, wind and wave map Purchase Notes: 1. The account will be automatically renewed and deducted the corresponding fee 1 day before the expiration. 2. If you need to cancel the renewal, please cancel in your personal iTunes account at least 1 day in advance. 3. After purchase, users can manage or turn off automatic renewal in personal account settings. privacy policy: https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/icemap/privacy term of services: https://www.astronomyobserver.net/h5/icemap/user
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindWise at none against Ice Map's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ice Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WindWise asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WindWise | Ice Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 久元 王 | 雪平 王 |
In-app purchases
WindWise
No in-app purchases
Ice Map
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro$19.991 Year









