Le Vent vs Windmaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Le Vent
Access real-time wind, wave, and tide data from over 1,000 coastal stations. Visualize conditions on an interactive map, set custom alerts for your favorite spots, and get detailed forecasts. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts planning their next session.
- Real-time wind data from 1,000+ stations
- Interactive map with wind and color coding
- Wave and tide data with real-time updates
- Customizable favorite spots and alerts
- Detailed wind history and forecasts
- Fishing score based on weather and lunar data
- Live webcam feeds for popular spots
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Le Vent regroupe toutes les stations météo de la côte atlantique en une seule app. Fini de jongler entre plusieurs sites pour checker les conditions ! VENT EN TEMPS RÉEL • Plus de 1 000 stations en France • Données de Météo France, Pioupiou, Holfuy, Windguru, Diabox, Infoclimat et Wind France • Mise à jour automatique toutes les minutes CARTE INTERACTIVE • Visualisez toutes les stations sur une carte • Code couleur selon la force du vent • Direction du vent affichée en temps réel HOULE & MARÉES • Données des houlographes CANDHIS en temps réel • Hauteur, période et température de l'eau • Coefficients et horaires de marées FAVORIS & ALERTES • Enregistrez vos spots préférés • Recevez une notification quand le vent atteint votre seuil • Mode silencieux pour la nuit GRAPHIQUES DÉTAILLÉS • Historique du vent sur 24h • Vent moyen et rafales • Évolution de la direction WIDGET • Consultez vos spots favoris sans ouvrir l'app • Petit, moyen ou grand format PRÉVISIONS • Forecast vent et surf pour anticiper vos sessions WEBCAMS • Flux en direct sur les spots • Mode plein écran SCORE PÊCHE • Indice de pêche basé sur le vent, les marées, la lune et la houle Conçu par un rider, pour les riders. Kite, windsurf, wing, voile, surf, parapente, pêche… Le Vent est votre compagnon idéal pour ne plus jamais rater une session !
Windmaster
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.
- 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
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Windmaster is the wind, wave, and tide forecast built for people who dare to challenge the conditions. Kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingers, and surfers: stop refreshing five different apps and guessing whether your spot is going to fire. WHY WINDMASTER Masterforecast: highly accurate calibrated forecast for your spot. Global forecasts: access global models and compare them to elevate accuracy of predictions for what works best on your local spot. Compare the models GFS, ECMWF, ICON, AROME and more, side by side, so you can see how much the forecast actually agrees before you commit to the drive. Live wind from the nearest station Real ground-truth readings from weather stations near your spot, updated continuously, with a 6-hour trend so you can see it building or fading. The right gear, every hour Set your weight, skill, and quiver once, and Windmaster recommends the kite or sail size for every hour of the forecast. No more rigging the wrong gear. Real tides Actual tide curves for coastal spots, because timing the session matters as much as the wind. Wind alerts A morning heads-up the moment one of your saved spots is set to turn on. Never miss a good day again. Interactive wind map See the wind across the whole region at a glance, scrub through time, and find new spots near you. Hand-picked spots worldwide From Tarifa to Cape Town to Le Morne, with curated local detail on wind directions and conditions. WINDMASTER PRO Unlock every forecast model, the live 6-hour wind trend, and wind alerts. Start with a free trial, cancel anytime. Built by riders, for riders. See you on the water. Terms of Use (EULA): https://windmaster.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://windmaster.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Le Vent at none against Windmaster's 2. Le Vent also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Windmaster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Le Vent asks for nothing beyond the download.
Le Vent ships an update every 4 days, Windmaster fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Le Vent | Windmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Cochard | Swipe Up B.V. |
Customer experience
Le Vent
Windmaster
In-app purchases
Le Vent
No in-app purchases
Windmaster
- Yummy Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Windmaster Pro Yealry14 Days trial$8.991 Year
