Comparison

Cyclono vs Marea

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

Head to head
About

Cyclono

Get accurate 48-hour wind forecasts for thousands of marine spots globally. Measure real wind speed using your smartphone's microphone and receive smart alerts for optimal conditions. Plan your next water sport adventure with detailed wind data.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed measurement via smartphone microphone
  • 48-hour accurate wind speed and direction forecast
  • Global map of thousands of marine and surf spots
  • Customizable wind strength alerts
  • Save favorite spots
  • Air temperature and weather conditions
Features
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Cyclono gives you accurate wind forecast for thousands of marine spots worldwide. Check wind speed, direction and temperature for the next 48 hours — and measure real wind speed on the spot using only your smartphone. Cyclono is designed for surfers, kiters, windsurfers, sailors and anyone who depends on reliable wind data. FEATURES Measure wind without a wind meter • Use your smartphone as a wind speed sensor • Point the phone’s microphone against the wind • Cyclono detects wind speed based on sound levels • No external devices required Accurate 48-hour wind forecast • Detailed wind speed and direction • Air temperature and weather conditions • High-precision global coverage for marine spots Global spot map • Thousands of wind and surf spots worldwide • Search, navigate and explore new locations • Request new spots if something is missing Favorites & smart wind alerts • Save your favorite spots • Get push notifications about strong wind • Set custom thresholds (e.g., only above 8 m/s) Plan your perfect session Whether you surf, sail or enjoy any wind-driven activity, Cyclono helps you be in the right place at the right time. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Cyclono offers two auto-renewing subscription options: $1.99 per month $13.99 per year These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here - https://ostasoft.com/wind/terms Read the privacy policy here - https://ostasoft.com/wind/policy

About

Marea

Check tide forecasts and moon phases with this app. Ideal for coastal areas or tidal rivers, it provides hour-by-hour tide information and allows for custom datum adjustments.

Highlights
  • Tide forecasts
  • Moon phase tracking
  • Hour-by-hour timeline navigation
  • Customizable datums (in-app purchase)
  • Suitable for coastal and tidal river locations
Features
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Marea allows you to check the tides near you. Are you in a coastal area or near a tidal river like the Thames in London or the Brisbane in Australia? Now you can easily know when the next high or low tide will be with this app, and you can follow the tides hour by hour with the timeline navigation. Take this app with you on your next trip to the seaside and watch the natural spectacle of the tides unfold in front of you. Get even more precise and tailored information to your needs because Marea allows you to change the datums or references for the heights of the tides (available as an in-app purchase).

Screenshots

Cyclono4 screens
Marea3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Marea at none against Cyclono's shown. Marea also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). Cyclono's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Marea sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cyclono versus Marea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclonoMarea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya OstashkovApp Bakery

Customer experience

Cyclono

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative21.4%

Marea

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cyclono

Subscriptions2
  • Cyclono - Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Cyclono - Annual subscription$13.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cyclono - Add your spot$6.99
  • Cyclono Pro - Forever$33.99
2 purchases

Marea

One-time2
  • 100 Datum Requests$0.99
  • 250 Datum Requests$1.99

Questions

Is Cyclono free?
Cyclono is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marea free?
Marea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cyclono or Marea have ads?
Cyclono shows ads; Marea does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclono or Marea?
Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, and Marea every 2 months. Most recently, Cyclono was updated on October 13, 2026 and Marea on September 27, 2026.

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