Comparison

Cyclono vs OceanTides Pro

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

OceanTides Pro

Features
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OceanTides Pro brings professional tide predictions to your iPhone and iPad. TIDES • Daily and weekly tide charts with high and low water predictions • Toggle between feet and meters • Browse thousands of stations worldwide, or use your current location MOON • Moon phases and illumination percentage • Moonrise and moonset times • Upcoming moon phase calendar SUN • Sunrise and sunset times • Daylight duration and solar noon Everything works offline — no account required. Station data is stored locally so tide predictions are available anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Cyclono4 screens
OceanTides Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OceanTides Pro at none against Cyclono's 4. OceanTides Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Cyclono's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cyclono sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OceanTides Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, OceanTides Pro daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cyclono versus OceanTides Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclonoOceanTides Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya OstashkovJulien Nicolas

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
None

OceanTides Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclono free?
Cyclono is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OceanTides Pro free?
OceanTides Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclono or OceanTides Pro have ads?
Cyclono shows ads; OceanTides Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Cyclono or OceanTides Pro?
Cyclono ships an update every 2 months, and OceanTides Pro daily. Most recently, Cyclono was updated on October 26, 2026 and OceanTides Pro on October 25, 2026.

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