Comparison

Wind Forecast App vs Tide & Sky

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

Head to head
About

Wind Forecast App

Features
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tide & Sky

Features
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Tide & Sky draws tides, sun, moon, weather and waves on a single timeline. Swipe and time moves: the sky changes colour, the sun and moon travel their arcs, and the water rises and falls. WHAT YOU SEE • The tide curve, with the times and levels of high and low tide • Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset and the lit fraction of the moon • Daylight length and how much it changed since yesterday • Weather from Apple WeatherKit: temperature, rain chance, wind and pressure • Weather, wind and waves beside the clock follow the selected timeline time; unavailable forecasts are hidden • Wave height, period and direction for stations in Japan • Stars, clouds and rain over the sky • Ten days forward and back PLACES • Compare saved places at the same moment • 2,522 tide stations: 229 in Japan (Japan Meteorological Agency) and 2,293 worldwide • Save the spots you visit and switch between them with one tap • Find a spot by name, by prefecture, or on the map • Every spot is shown in its own local time EVERYWHERE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch app and complications • Share today's conditions as an image PREMIUM (monthly or yearly) • No ads • Alerts before or after high tide, low tide, sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset • A daily summary of tides, sun and moon, with weather, wind and waves when a forecast is available • Choose what the main screen shows, its time span, and a fixed 24-hour view • Choose what widgets show and the hours they cover Everything else is free, including every station, the widgets, the Apple Watch app and share cards. Tide levels are astronomical predictions from the moon and the sun. They do not include changes caused by air pressure or wind, and must not be used for navigation. Always check official sources. Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wind Forecast App4 screens
Tide & Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tide & Sky at every 2 days against Wind Forecast App's every 2 weeks. Wind Forecast App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tide & Sky sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Forecast App ships an update every 2 weeks, Tide & Sky every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Wind Forecast App versus Tide & Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Forecast AppTide & Sky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNextStack LLCAO Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wind Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Tide & Sky

Subscriptions2
  • Tide & Sky Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tide & Sky Premium Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Forecast App free?
Wind Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tide & Sky free?
Tide & Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wind Forecast App or Tide & Sky have ads?
Both Wind Forecast App and Tide & Sky show ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Forecast App or Tide & Sky?
Wind Forecast App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tide & Sky every 2 days. Most recently, Wind Forecast App was updated on October 6, 2026 and Tide & Sky on October 22, 2026.

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