Comparison

Weathercaster vs Wind now

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

Head to head
About

Weathercaster

Visualize weather patterns with intuitive charts instead of traditional tables. Understand the timing and intensity of weather events like rain, snow, and wind at a glance. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need detailed weather trend analysis.

Highlights
  • Chart-based weather visualization
  • Detailed timing of weather events
  • Temperature, wind, rain, snow, and cloud cover charts
  • Offline forecast access
  • Home Screen widget and Apple Watch app
  • Past weather history alongside forecasts
  • Shareable forecast charts
Features
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Weathercaster is a better way to look at the weather - using charts. Chart based forecasts are advantageous when you want to know not just if a weather event will happen on a given day, but when that event will start and stop. Using charts also allows you to know more at from a quick glance (temperature, wind, sun, clouds, rain, snow, and the timing of the weather). Weathercaster is the best way to view weather forecasts. Powered by Apple WeatherKit and designed with elegant minimalism, Weathercaster strips away clutter and shows exactly what you need to know using easy-to-read charts. We think everyone can benefit from seeing weather data in this format, but it’s especially useful to boaters, sailors, hikers, and adventurers who navigate by understanding weather trends. Our charts condense temperature, cloud cover, rain, snow, lightning, and wind speed into a format that is easy to read at a glance. Privacy first. Always: We take privacy very seriously and have implemented the most stringent privacy policy possible. We use no third-party analytics, no ads, no trackers, and we only use your location when you specifically ask us to. Features: • Fine-tune any forecast location using a map—including remote spots like mountain summits, wilderness areas, and offshore locations. • Charts powered by WeatherKit showing temperature, cloud cover, rain, snow, storm probabilities, and wind speeds. In the US, WeahterKit uses models and data from NOAA and NWS. • View precipitation amounts for the past 12–48 hours, and see expected rainfall from upcoming storms. • View up to 48 hours of past weather history alongside forecasts to spot trends. We believe its always useful to see both forecasts and observations. • Home Screen widget and Apple Watch app are available for quick, glanceable access to forecasts. • Forecasts are available offline - you can download a forecast before your adventure and see it while you're off the grid. • Share forecast charts with friends and export to CSV format to support your professional workflow. • Quickly add any hurricane currently being tracked by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Weathercaster is a constantly evolving platform. We’re actively building new features and would love for you to join us. Share your thoughts and ideas—we’re always listening and improving. Our app is free to use, but you can add more locations and access more features if you upgrade to our Pro mode. Privacy Policy: https://catspaw-systems.com/PrivacyPolicies/WeathercasterPrivacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wind now

Features
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A simple weather app that displays the current and forecasted wind speed and direction for your preferred location. Also displays the forecasted wind speed and direction for the same location, viewable in either 12h or 24h forecast graph. Perfect for when you just need to check the wind without scrolling far down on the normal weather app. Possibility to submit feedback in the app. If you want the UV index, or temperature, we have a similar apps available for download Displays wind speed in mph or m/s depending on your device's settings, configurable if you want to choose yourself.

Screenshots

Weathercaster4 screens
Wind now2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weathercaster at Free against Wind now's $1.99. Weathercaster also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). Wind now's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads 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

Weathercaster is free to download; Wind now costs $1.99 up front. Weathercaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wind now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weathercaster ships an update every 2 weeks, Wind now every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Weathercaster versus Wind now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeathercasterWind now
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatspaw Systems LLCNero studios

Bugs and requests

Weathercaster

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free trial period
  • More affordable pricing options

Wind now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Weathercaster

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Six Month Pro Subscription$6.996 Months
  • Annual Pro Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Upgrade$24.99
None

Wind now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weathercaster free?
Weathercaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind now free?
Wind now costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weathercaster or Wind now have ads?
Neither Weathercaster nor Wind now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weathercaster or Wind now?
Weathercaster ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wind now every 16 months. Most recently, Weathercaster was updated on September 18, 2026 and Wind now on September 10, 2026.

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