WindWatcher Basic vs Squall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WindWatcher Basic
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**WindWatcher Basic** Wind alerts and basic safe speed guidance for high-profile vehicles (trucks, RVs, vans, trailers) in windy areas. - Real-time wind speed & gust warnings - Simple high-wind risk alerts - Basic recommended speeds - Ads supported Limited details and fewer features compared to premium. An assistance tool only. Always follow posted limits, signs, and your judgment. Requires internet. Drive safer in the wind. (378 characters)
Squall
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Your personal wind observation journal — every gust recorded, every spot remembered. Log wind speed in knots, compass direction, time, and conditions notes, and Squall instantly maps each entry to its Beaufort force. — KEY FEATURES — • Log unlimited gusts with speed (knots), compass direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW), timestamp, location label, and free-form notes • Automatic Beaufort force badge on every entry — from B0 Calm to B12 Hurricane Force, calculated on the spot • Full offline Beaufort Scale reference covering all 13 forces (0–12), each with its historical name, knot range, plain-English description, and classic visual cue • Save named wind-watching spots — cliff edges, harbour mouths, hilltop ridges — with a label and common wind directions for each • Swipe to delete gusts or spots; entries sorted newest-first for instant review • All data stored privately on device using UserDefaults — no internet, no account, no cloud sync required Whether you sail, surf, fly a kite, or simply love the weather, Squall gives you a quiet, focused place to record the wind as you feel it. Download free and start your log today. — Squall Gust Log PREMIUM — A Squall Gust Log Premium subscription unlocks the full experience: unlimited gust entries and saved spots, the complete offline Beaufort Scale reference, direction and knot insights per location, and an entirely ad-free, tracking-free app. Subscription options: • Weekly — $9.99 / week • Yearly — $49.99 / year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pnkl26.web.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindWatcher Basic at none against Squall's 2. WindWatcher Basic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Squall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. WindWatcher Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WindWatcher Basic | Squall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Curtis | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
WindWatcher Basic
No in-app purchases
Squall
- Squall Gust Log Weekly$9.997 Days
- Squall Gust Log Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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