# AYON Wind vs Windmaster

The clearest difference is monetization model: AYON Wind at free against Windmaster's freemium. AYON Wind also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AYON Wind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Windmaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AYON Wind against 5.0 for Windmaster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

AYON Wind ships an update every 8 days, Windmaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AYON Wind | Windmaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayon-wind-kitesurf-forecast/id6757625068/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmaster-wind-and-wave/id6774912435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paulo Cavalcante de Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867940098) | [Swipe Up B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895599306) |

## What reviewers say

### AYON Wind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayon-wind-kitesurf-forecast/id6757625068)

This app provides real-time wind forecasts, gusts, and conditions specifically for kitesurfers and wind riders. It offers intelligent kite size recommendations and a 15-day outlook to help you plan your sessions and ride with confidence.

**Highlights:** Real-time wind forecast, Gust and condition tracking, Kite size recommendations, 15-day wind outlook, Spot-based forecasts, Clean, rider-focused interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AYON Wind Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| AYON Wind Pro | $59.99 | per year |


### Windmaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmaster-wind-and-wave/id6774912435)

This app provides detailed wind, wave, and tide forecasts for water sports enthusiasts. It allows users to compare multiple global forecast models, view live wind data from nearby stations, and receive personalized gear recommendations. Get alerts for optimal conditions and discover new spots worldwide.

**Highlights:** Masterforecast for accurate spot predictions, Global forecast model comparison, Live wind data with 6-hour trend, Personalized kite/sail size recommendations, Real tide curves, Wind alerts for optimal sessions, Interactive wind map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yummy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Windmaster Pro Yealry | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AYON Wind free?

AYON Wind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windmaster free?

Windmaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AYON Wind or Windmaster?

AYON Wind and Windmaster are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do AYON Wind or Windmaster have ads?

Neither AYON Wind nor Windmaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AYON Wind or Windmaster?

AYON Wind ships an update every 8 days, and Windmaster fortnightly. Most recently, AYON Wind was updated on November 5, 2026 and Windmaster on October 31, 2026.

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