# Windcast vs WindSmart

The clearest difference is device support: WindSmart at 3 against Windcast's —. Windcast's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 11.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windcast | WindSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcast/id971971491/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 11.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Mozealous](https://appshunter.io/developer/971971490) | [Scarlet Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523984599) |

## What reviewers say

### Windcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcast/id971971491)

This app offers highly accurate 24-hour wind forecasts and current wind direction for your location. Its map view helps you find optimal sailing conditions by displaying wind patterns in your area. Designed by sailors for sailors, it's exclusively available on iOS.

**Highlights:** 24-hour wind forecasts, Current wind direction, Map view of wind conditions, Sailing condition finder, Designed by sailors

**In-app purchases:** none


### WindSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windsmart-wind-data-viewer/id6446079662)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windcast free?

Windcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WindSmart free?

WindSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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