Comparison

Washcast vs windr

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

Head to head
About

Washcast

This app analyzes weather data to provide optimal times for washing and drying clothes. It offers daily recommendations, drying confidence, and fabric-specific estimates to prevent rewashing damp items. Get smart notifications and a 7-day forecast for laundry planning.

Highlights
  • Daily laundry recommendations
  • Drying confidence scores
  • Fabric-specific drying times
  • 7-day laundry forecast
  • Smart weather notifications
  • Worldwide location support
Features
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Will your washing dry outside today? Washcast reads the weather where you are and gives you one straight answer, plus a drying window for every fabric on the line. WHY IT IS NOT JUST A WEATHER APP Humidity decides whether washing dries, not temperature. A cold bright breezy day will dry a load faster than a warm muggy still one, and no ordinary forecast tells you that. Washcast works it out from temperature, humidity, wind, sunshine and rain, then tells you what to do about it. A DRYING TIME FOR EVERY FABRIC Towels hold far more water than a cotton shirt, so one estimate for a whole load is close to useless. Washcast gives each item its own window, from swimwear to duvets, and tells you which things will still be damp when the light goes. WHAT YOU GET One clear verdict Whether today is worth putting a wash on, in plain English. Per-fabric drying windows Towels, sheets, jeans, shirts, socks and more, each with its own time. An alert before rain A heads-up when a shower is heading for the line, so a full load does not get caught out. The days ahead A five-day outlook so you can pick your day rather than hope for one. Works in any city Set your location anywhere in the world. No account, no sign-up. WHO IT IS FOR People without a tumble dryer. Households trying to use one less. Flat dwellers with a balcony and one good hour. Anyone who has rewashed a load that came in smelling worse than it went out. Drying outside costs nothing and is kinder to your clothes than heat. Washcast just helps you catch more of the days that work.

About

windr

Features
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Windr - Just Weather with No Guessing. Most weather apps are built for people wondering if they need an umbrella today. Windr is built for people going out on the water. You don’t have time to dig through pages cluttered ads, second guess forecasts, or piece things together. Windr does it for you. You need to know what the wind conditions are right now, and what the weather is about to do. So you don't get stuck in a storm or sailing with no wind. That’s exactly what Windr gives you the moment you open it. Know Before You Go Open the app and instantly see: • What the wind is doing now • Where it’s coming from • How it’s going to change and when No digging. No ads. Just pure clarity and awesome accurate weather reports See your day on the water ahead of time, and during your adventure. Plan your day in seconds: • Watch how the wind builds or fades through the day • Spot shifts before they happen • Get a clean, simple view of what’s ahead It’s everything you actually care about and nothing you don’t. Built for Real Sailing, not for ad revenue. Check multiple spots instantly: • Your home harbor • The race course • Your next destination Just tap and go. Fast. Clean. Reliable. • No ads • No subscriptions • No accounts • No clutter Just open it, get what you need, and go. Windr helps you make better calls, faster - so you can focus on what you love boating and sailing

Screenshots

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windr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Washcast at every 2 weeks against windr's every 5 weeks. Washcast also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Washcast ships an update every 2 weeks, windr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Washcast versus windr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashcastwindr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertrdspc labsAndrew Sorensen

In-app purchases

None

Washcast

No in-app purchases

None

windr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Washcast free?
Washcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is windr free?
windr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Washcast or windr have ads?
Neither Washcast nor windr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Washcast or windr?
Washcast ships an update every 2 weeks, and windr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Washcast was updated on October 30, 2026 and windr on October 28, 2026.

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