Cyclono vs Wind Speed Forecast App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Wind Speed Forecast App
Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.
- 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
- Point & Zone Forecasts
- 40,000+ Wind Stations
- NOAA Weather Overlays
- Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
- 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wind Speed Forecast App at 4.7 against Cyclono's 4.2. Wind Speed Forecast App also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 26) and review sentiment (79% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Cyclono's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.
Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyclono | Wind Speed Forecast App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) | 4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 4.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ilya Ostashkov | LW Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
Cyclono
Wind Speed Forecast App
Bugs and requests
Cyclono
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wind Speed Forecast App
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when adding locations
- Hourly forecast not working
Requested features
3 requests- Zoom feature for data
- Hourly wind forecast widget
- Expand coverage globally
In-app purchases
Cyclono
- Cyclono - Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
- Cyclono - Annual subscription$13.991 Year
- Cyclono - Add your spot$6.99
- Cyclono Pro - Forever$33.99
Wind Speed Forecast App
- Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
- Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99
Questions
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