Comparison

WindMana vs Wavey Surf

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

Head to head
About

WindMana

Features
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WindMana: Wind Forecasts for Water Sports WindMana is built for those who chase the wind. Whether you’re kitesurfing, windsurfing, or wingfoiling, WindMana helps you understand the conditions, plan your sessions, and make the most of every moment on the water. Wind Forecasts **Know what the wind is doing.** Get a complete overview of the conditions that matter. Track hourly wind speed, gusts, wind direction, temperature, UV index, atmospheric pressure, and wave height. Everything is presented in a clear, easy-to-read layout. Switch effortlessly between km/h, knots, and m/s. Discover Wind Spots **Find your next session.** Explore wind spots across the Netherlands and Spain. Filter locations by discipline, including kitesurfing, windsurfing, and foiling. Sort by distance or name, and save your favorite spots for quick access. Forecast Confidence **Know how much to trust the forecast.** WindMana helps you understand forecast reliability at a glance. Day 0–1 offers high confidence, day 2 medium confidence, and forecasts further ahead come with lower confidence. Plan your sessions with a clearer picture of what to expect. Daypicker **Compare the days at a glance.** Graph & Hourly Views **Explore the forecast your way.** Dive into detailed hourly conditions or switch to a visual graph to spot wind trends and find the best window for your session. Quickly compare daily wind and gust conditions with a compact chart showing maximum wind speed and gusts for each day. nteractive Wind Map **See the conditions across your favorite spots.** Explore spots on an interactive map and view wind speed and direction at a glance. Tap any location to open its detailed forecast and decide where the conditions look best. Favorites for Fast Access **Your favorite spots, always within reach.** Save the locations you ride most and switch between them instantly. Spend less time searching and more time planning your next session. --- Windmana is built for people who live for the wind and know that the right conditions make all the difference. We’re just getting started, with more spots, smarter tools, and new features on the way. **Windmana. Know the wind. Catch the moment.**

About

Wavey Surf

Features
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How Wavey Works We combine meteorological forecast data with real-time condition reports from the community. When you log your surf sessions, upload photos, and share conditions, you directly influence future forecasts. This constant feedback loop ensures that forecasts get more accurate with every session logged. The more data we get, the smarter the platform becomes. Personalized Recommendations for Every Surfer Wavey isn’t just about surf forecasts; it’s about you. Our AI learns when you like to surf, what conditions suit your skill level, and the spots you prefer. Using this data, we recommend the best times and places for you to surf, tailored just for you. A Platform Built for the Community Wavey is for surfers, by surfers. We’ve created a platform that encourages participation. The more you share your surf sessions, the more you help the community — and the more you get out of it. By logging sessions, submitting condition reports, and referring friends, you can earn Pro credits to unlock advanced features like long-range forecasts and webcam access Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WindMana4 screens
Wavey Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindMana at none against Wavey Surf's 2. Wavey Surf's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Wavey Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WindMana asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindMana ships an update monthly, Wavey Surf every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
WindMana versus Wavey Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindManaWavey Surf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBob Van delftSynapse Ventures Limited

In-app purchases

None

WindMana

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wavey Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is WindMana free?
WindMana is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wavey Surf free?
Wavey Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WindMana or Wavey Surf have ads?
Neither WindMana nor Wavey Surf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindMana or Wavey Surf?
WindMana ships an update monthly, and Wavey Surf every 10 days. Most recently, WindMana was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wavey Surf on October 28, 2026.

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