Comparison

SwissWind vs Windmaster

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

Head to head
About

SwissWind

Features
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SwissWind shows you wind, weather and webcams for Swiss lakes – for everyone who wants to be on or by the water. SwissWind was previously called Seelandwind. What the app gives you: • Live wind from measuring stations: strength, gusts and direction • Many forecast models compared (ICON-CH, ECMWF, AROME, GFS and more) • Several models free, SwissWind Pro unlocks them all • Weather and air temperature in the forecast • Lake webcams • Map with measuring stations, places and official water zones – as aerial view or street map • Report wrong details about a place directly on the map • Storm warning as a push notification • Wind alarm (Pro): push notification the moment your wind arrives • Water temperature, UV index, sunrise and sunset • Home screen widget • Units of your choice: knots, km/h or Beaufort • Languages: German, French, English • Sort and hide lakes and places freely • No sign-in required – except for Pro and the wind alarm Among others: Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten, Lake Geneva, Lac de Joux, Lac des Taillères, Lake Gruyère, Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Lake Sarnen, Lake Hallwil, Lake Zug, Lake Lucerne, Lake Ägeri, Lake Zurich, Obersee, Sihlsee, Lake Walen, Lake Constance and Lake Silvaplana. Who is it for? For kitesurfers, windsurfers, wingfoilers and sailors waiting for the right wind – and just as much for anyone who wants to go for a swim, quickly check the water temperature or see on a webcam what the lake looks like right now. Privacy SwissWind can be used without your name, e-mail or location and does without usage analytics, tracking and advertising tools. Terms of Use: https://seelandwind.com/terms

About

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.

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
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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

Screenshots

SwissWind3 screens
Windmaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

SwissWind and Windmaster are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. SwissWind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwissWind ships an update weekly, Windmaster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SwissWind versus Windmaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwissWindWindmaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB26 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperANDREAS SCHORISwipe Up B.V.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SwissWind

Subscriptions2
  • Seelandwind Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Seelandwind Pro (Yearly)$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Seelandwind Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Windmaster

Subscriptions2
  • Yummy Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Windmaster Pro Yealry14 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is SwissWind free?
SwissWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windmaster free?
Windmaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwissWind or Windmaster have ads?
Neither SwissWind nor Windmaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwissWind or Windmaster?
SwissWind ships an update weekly, and Windmaster fortnightly. Most recently, SwissWind was updated on October 4, 2026 and Windmaster on October 17, 2026.

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