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Live Wind is #81 in Weather Grossing in Australia and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperChris Ackland
CategoryWeather
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (456)
Version7.6
Age rating4+
First seen by us
25 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026📦Updated to version 7.6📦Updated to version 7.5🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 5 events
- 📦Live Wind updated to version 7.6Fixed a bug that could incorrectly show active subscribers as "Not Subscribed". Subscription detection and "Restore Purchase" are now more reliable.
- 📦Live Wind updated to version 7.5- Fixed a Forecast day card occasionally disappearing around daylight saving time changes.
- Fixed wind arrow colours changing incorrectly when switching between knots and km/h on the maps. - 🆕Live Wind first spotted by AppInsider#62 in Top Grossing · Weather · Australia
- 📦Live Wind version 7.4Vic Wind is now Live Wind! We’ve updated our name, bringing you the same reliable data with a fresh new look.
New in this release:
* Added high visibility (large text) mode to enlarge wind station and wind arrows for easier reading
* Improved Live map readability, with station names displayed more clearly, improved text sizing and visibility
* Improved button usability across map pages
* New option to colour wind graphs based on wind speed
* Coloured wind arrows on the Forecast page for easier at-a-glance interpretation
* Various bug fixes and performance improvements
A major refresh across the app - modernised UI, cleaner navigation and a smoother experience throughout.
What's New
• Colour-coded wind arrows. Wind direction arrows on the map now shade by wind speed, so you can spot the windiest spots at a glance (on both Simple Map and Live pages; shown on Live by default).
• 7 day wind history. A redesigned wind history view with 7 days of data and temperature trends in a single interactive graph.
• Brand new tide graphs. Tide pages have been rebuilt with clearer charts, high/low markers and richer detail.
• Tides on the weather forecast. Tide curves are now integrated into the weather forecast page so you can see wind, temperature and tide together.
• Australia's highs and lows. A new page showing the highest and lowest wind speeds and temperatures across the country, right now.
• Refreshed weather page. Detailed forecasts, wind history and a 10 day outlook in a cleaner, faster layout.
• Modernised maps. Both the Live Wind map and Simple Map have been redesigned with smoother interactions and better controls.
• Improved settings and subscription experience. Easier to manage, easier to read.
• State selection settings tool to easily show live wind data from different states in Australia.
Plus dozens of smaller polish improvements, bug fixes and performance tweaks. Thanks for using Live Wind!… more - 🆕Live Wind released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.8 ★
456 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#81
Weather GrossingMeasured
Live Wind on the App Store
App details
App ID
690407644
Publisher
Chris Ackland
On the store since
Aug 2013
13 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 17.6+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
122 MB
Also listed in
Sports
Where Live Wind's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | WeatherGrossing | #81 |
| Australia | WeatherFree | #172 |
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
456 ratings
Measured
Ratings
456
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
under 1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.8★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
20/100
faster than 0% of Weather apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Live Wind
Live Wind - Australia's most trusted wind and weather app for outdoor enthusiasts.
Whether you're kitesurfing, surfing, fishing, windsurfing, rowing, running, riding, or just heading outdoors for the day, Live Wind delivers accurate, real-time wind and weather information for every corner of Australia.
Live wind observations refresh every 10 minutes from hundreds of Bureau of Meteorology stations across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Live Wind also integrates high-frequency observations from Ports Victoria and yacht clubs including Sandringham Yacht Club - updated every 1 to 2 minutes for the freshest possible data on the water.
Built and maintained in Melbourne - trusted by windsurfers, kite-surfers, sailors, surfers, wing foilers, para-wingers, SUPers, wingers, fishermen, swimmers, snorkellers, cyclists, hikers, golfers, and anyone whose plans depend on the weather.
Key Features
• Live Wind Map. Visualise wind speed, direction, gust and air temperature at a glance. Colour-coded arrows show conditions across the country.
• High-Frequency Observations. Ports Victoria and yacht club stations (including Sandringham Yacht Club) update every 1 to 2 minutes - the freshest wind data available, ideal for racing, sailing and time-critical sessions.
• Detailed Wind History. Interactive graphs for every BOM station, with 7 days of history recorded at 10 minute intervals.
• Next Observation Countdown. Always know when fresh data is coming.
• Detailed Forecasts. Hourly wind, temperature and a 10 day outlook for any location. Powered by Apple Weather.
• Marine Wind Chart. Tailored conditions for sailors, surfers and boaters.
• Australia's Highs and Lows. See the highest and lowest wind speeds and temperatures across the country, right now.
• Tide Times and Charts. Accurate tide predictions for hundreds of coastal stations nationwide, with 14-day outlooks for your favourite spots.
• Sea Surface Temperatures. Coastal water temperatures across Australia, with 3 year history for popular locations.
• Custom Wind Alerts. Get notified when conditions match your criteria. Configure up to 5 alerts per device with wind speed, direction and gust thresholds, plus do-not-disturb hours.
• Multiple Forecast Sources. Cross-reference forecasts from Bouy Weather, Seabreeze, Coastalwatch and Port of Melbourne Corporation.
• Heading into the wind? Use Live Wind to check whether you've got a head wind or a tail wind for your ride, run or walk.
Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Ports Victoria, partner yacht clubs, and Apple WeatherKit.
Never miss a session. Never get caught out.
To view the app's terms of use, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Whether you're kitesurfing, surfing, fishing, windsurfing, rowing, running, riding, or just heading outdoors for the day, Live Wind delivers accurate, real-time wind and weather information for every corner of Australia.
Live wind observations refresh every 10 minutes from hundreds of Bureau of Meteorology stations across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Live Wind also integrates high-frequency observations from Ports Victoria and yacht clubs including Sandringham Yacht Club - updated every 1 to 2 minutes for the freshest possible data on the water.
Built and maintained in Melbourne - trusted by windsurfers, kite-surfers, sailors, surfers, wing foilers, para-wingers, SUPers, wingers, fishermen, swimmers, snorkellers, cyclists, hikers, golfers, and anyone whose plans depend on the weather.
Key Features
• Live Wind Map. Visualise wind speed, direction, gust and air temperature at a glance. Colour-coded arrows show conditions across the country.
• High-Frequency Observations. Ports Victoria and yacht club stations (including Sandringham Yacht Club) update every 1 to 2 minutes - the freshest wind data available, ideal for racing, sailing and time-critical sessions.
• Detailed Wind History. Interactive graphs for every BOM station, with 7 days of history recorded at 10 minute intervals.
• Next Observation Countdown. Always know when fresh data is coming.
• Detailed Forecasts. Hourly wind, temperature and a 10 day outlook for any location. Powered by Apple Weather.
• Marine Wind Chart. Tailored conditions for sailors, surfers and boaters.
• Australia's Highs and Lows. See the highest and lowest wind speeds and temperatures across the country, right now.
• Tide Times and Charts. Accurate tide predictions for hundreds of coastal stations nationwide, with 14-day outlooks for your favourite spots.
• Sea Surface Temperatures. Coastal water temperatures across Australia, with 3 year history for popular locations.
• Custom Wind Alerts. Get notified when conditions match your criteria. Configure up to 5 alerts per device with wind speed, direction and gust thresholds, plus do-not-disturb hours.
• Multiple Forecast Sources. Cross-reference forecasts from Bouy Weather, Seabreeze, Coastalwatch and Port of Melbourne Corporation.
• Heading into the wind? Use Live Wind to check whether you've got a head wind or a tail wind for your ride, run or walk.
Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Ports Victoria, partner yacht clubs, and Apple WeatherKit.
Never miss a session. Never get caught out.
To view the app's terms of use, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Latest updates
7.6
Fixed a bug that could incorrectly show active subscribers as "Not Subscribed". Subscription detection and "Restore Purchase" are now more reliable.
7.5
- Fixed a Forecast day card occasionally disappearing around daylight saving time changes.
- Fixed wind arrow colours changing incorrectly when switching between knots and km/h on the maps.
7.4
Vic Wind is now Live Wind! We’ve updated our name, bringing you the same reliable data with a fresh new look.
New in this release:
* Added high visibility (large text) mode to enlarge wind station and wind arrows for easier reading
* Improved Live map readability, with station names displayed more clearly, improved text sizing and visibility
* Improved button usability across map pages
* New option to colour wind graphs based on wind speed
* Coloured wind arrows on the Forecast page for easier at-a-glance interpretation
* Various bug fixes and performance improvements
A major refresh across the app - modernised UI, cleaner navigation and a smoother experience throughout.
What's New
• Colour-coded wind arrows. Wind direction arrows on the map now shade by wind speed, so you can spot the windiest spots at a glance (on both Simple Map and Live pages; shown on Live by default).
• 7 day wind history. A redesigned wind history view with 7 days of data and temperature trends in a single interactive graph.
• Brand new tide graphs. Tide pages have been rebuilt with clearer charts, high/low markers and richer detail.
• Tides on the weather forecast. Tide curves are now integrated into the weather forecast page so you can see wind, temperature and tide together.
• Australia's highs and lows. A new page showing the highest and lowest wind speeds and temperatures across the country, right now.
• Refreshed weather page. Detailed forecasts, wind history and a 10 day outlook in a cleaner, faster layout.
• Modernised maps. Both the Live Wind map and Simple Map have been redesigned with smoother interactions and better controls.
• Improved settings and subscription experience. Easier to manage, easier to read.
• State selection settings tool to easily show live wind data from different states in Australia.
Plus dozens of smaller polish improvements, bug fixes and performance tweaks. Thanks for using Live Wind!