Windtracker.app vs Snowpack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Windtracker.app
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Wind Tracker is your session log and spot guide: kitesurfing, wingfoil, windsurfing, but also cycling, skiing, running, walking and more than 35 sports in total. RECORD YOUR RIDES • Precise GPS trace, even offline • Live counter built for your sport: speed, distance, elevation, pace • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island to follow your session without opening the app • Manual pause and automatic resume • Elevation gain from the phone's barometer • Units of your choice, separate "on water" and "on land and snow" JUMPS • Automatic jump detection in board sports: height, air time, distance • Jumps on the live map and in your session page SPOT GUIDE • The best spots near you or anywhere in the world • Ideal conditions, water type, required level, hazards, tides • Opening and closing periods, reviews and photos from riders • Alert bell to be notified when it blows LIVE WEATHER AND STATIONS • Stations near your spots: wind, gusts, temperature, 48-hour history • Local forecasts and wind map • Light map background, station style of your choice with the average wind YOUR STATS • Complete history, filter by year and by sport • Personal records, statistics by sport and by spot • Split, merge and fix sessions • GPX import and export, Strava, Garmin COMMUNITY • Share your sessions and discover other riders' sessions • Messaging: groups, conversations, photos and videos • Riders live on the map, follow your bros • Live tracking link for your loved ones SAFETY • Emergency contacts with an SOS alert by message, SMS and notification • Share your live position during your ride YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR DATA • Notifications and emails in your language, your settings respected • Delete your account and data right from the app Beginner or expert, Wind Tracker goes with you in your passion. Download it and join the community! Premium subscription (optional): monthly or yearly, auto-renewing, cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Snowpack
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Your next great mountain day starts before you get there. Snowpack helps you decide where to ski or snowboard with mountain weather, snow forecasts, and posts from fellow riders. Once you’re out there, record your session and keep the details of a day worth remembering. FIND YOUR SNOW Explore resorts on the map, follow your favorite mountains, and see where snow is coming. Search by resort or region and filter by the passes you ride. SEE WHAT RIDERS ARE SHARING Browse resort posts, photos, and conditions reports. Follow activity from your saved mountains and contribute your own perspective after a few laps. TRACK YOUR DAY Record your route and review your runs, vertical, distance, and speed. Explore elevation and speed charts after your session. BRING FRIENDS INTO THE STORY Connect with your riding friends and share session highlights. Whether you spend the day together or head out on your own, keep a record of your time on the mountain. LOOK BACK AT YOUR SEASON Revisit recorded sessions, see the resorts you’ve visited, and watch your mountain days add up. Find the snow. Make the most of it. EULA: https://www.trysnowpack.com/eula/ Terms of Service: https://www.trysnowpack.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.trysnowpack.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snowpack at none against Windtracker.app's 2. Windtracker.app's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Windtracker.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Snowpack asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Windtracker.app | Snowpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fred Contat | PATRICK ANDREW DAYTON |
In-app purchases
Windtracker.app
- Windtracker Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Windtracker Premium Yearly$49.901 Year
Snowpack
No in-app purchases





