Windfinder: Wind & Weather map: iPhone vs Android
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map by Windfinder is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Weather GrossingWindfinder: Wind & Weather map at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, long-standing weather application providing detailed wind, wave, and tide forecasts for outdoor enthusiasts such as sailors, surfers, and paragliders. The app maintains strong monetization performance in European markets like Italy and Germany while holding moderate positions in major regions including the US and UK.
Similar apps: Windy, Storm Glass, SailFlow
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.41.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Windfinder: Wind & Weather map's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Windfinder: Wind & Weather map makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription | |
| 2 | Windfinder Plus monthly subscription | |
| 3 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 4 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 5 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 6 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 7 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 8 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 9 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 62k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 99k 1.2k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 162k |
What users say about Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's accuracy and comprehensive data for outdoor activities like boating and fishing. However, a significant minority complains about inappropriate advertising content and occasional forecast inaccuracies.
Mixed but leaning positive (73% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Great app and easy to use”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Ads: “Advertising is often pornography- great for kids”
About Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use and free of charge.
FEATURES:
+ Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations
+ Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from 21,000 weather stations
+ Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world
+ Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather
+ Animated wind map for a global wind overview
+ Small Wind Widgets (current conditions)
+ New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe
+ Measurements listed in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s
+ Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction
+ Webcams
+ Optimized display for optimal readability on the go and on any mobile device
+ Optimized data transfer for a quicker load speed
+ Topographic maps provide a quick overview of weather conditions and assist with route planning
+ Easy to use interface - even with wet and cold hands
PERFECT FOR:
• Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation
• Sailing – plan your next sailing trip and ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea
• Wing Foiling - Catch the wind with your wing
• Surfing – find the perfect wave and high swell
• Dinghy sailing & regatta racers
• SUP & Kayak – make sure high waves and wind don’t risk your adventures
• Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start
• Fishing – ensure a good catch with wind directions and tides
• Cycling, hiking & trekking – check if it will be windy on your route and take the right gear
• Boat owners & captains – keep an eye on the current wind conditions and tides
• ... anyone interested in reliable wind and weather predictions
WINDFINDER PLUS:
Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features. With Windfinder Plus you also get:
+ Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified when windy or calm days are forecasted
+ Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for North America, Europe, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands
+ Wind & Weather Widgets in all sizes with wind preview
+ Ad free: no distractions
+ Wind preview: get a quick visual overview of the next ten days
+ New: Value grid for weather parameters directly on the map
+ Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images
+ Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations directly on the wind map
+ all webcams in the area
+ many more
Windfinder Plus is available as an In App Purchase.
Subscriptions:
Windfinder Plus: We offer auto-renewable "Windfinder Plus" subscriptions for one month or one year. The subscription unlocks the full feature set of Windfinder Plus.
Remove Ads: We offer auto-renewab
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map iPhone
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is #10 in Weather Grossing in Germany and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Weather GrossingWindfinder: Wind & Weather map on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 3 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Windfinder: Wind & Weather map's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Windfinder: Wind & Weather map makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription | |
| 2 | Windfinder Plus monthly subscription | |
| 3 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 4 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 5 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 6 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 7 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 8 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 9 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | WeatherGrossing | #10 |
 United States | WeatherFree | #37 |
| United States | WeatherGrossing | #47 |
 United Kingdom | WeatherGrossing | #20 |
| Germany | WeatherFree | #16 |
| Italy | WeatherGrossing | #12 |
 France | WeatherFree | #20 |
| United Kingdom | WeatherFree | #34 |
 Saudi Arabia | WeatherGrossing | #13 |
 Japan | WeatherFree | #70 |
 South Korea | WeatherGrossing | #38 |
| South Korea | WeatherFree | #33 |
 United Arab Emirates | WeatherGrossing | #10 |
| France | WeatherGrossing | #38 |
| Canada | WeatherGrossing | #31 |
| Canada | WeatherFree | #27 |
| Italy | WeatherFree | #26 |
 Brazil | WeatherFree | #43 |
 Australia | WeatherGrossing | #55 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherFree | #18 |
 India | WeatherGrossing | #71 |
| Brazil | WeatherGrossing | #86 |
| Australia | WeatherFree | #75 |
 Russia | WeatherGrossing | #72 |
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherFree | #61 |
| Russia | WeatherFree | #91 |
 Indonesia | WeatherGrossing | #98 |
Apps near Windfinder: Wind & Weather map on the chart
Weather Grossing, around #10.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's accuracy and comprehensive data for outdoor activities like boating and fishing. However, a significant minority complains about inappropriate advertising content and occasional forecast inaccuracies.
Mixed but leaning positive (73% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Great app and easy to use”
- Useful
Common complaints
- Ads: “Advertising is often pornography- great for kids”
About Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use and free of charge.
FEATURES:
+ Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations
+ Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from 21,000 weather stations
+ Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world
+ Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather
+ Animated wind map for a global wind overview
+ Small Wind Widgets (current conditions)
+ New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe
+ Measurements listed in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s
+ Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction
+ Webcams
+ Optimized display for optimal readability on the go and on any mobile device
+ Optimized data transfer for a quicker load speed
+ Topographic maps provide a quick overview of weather conditions and assist with route planning
+ Easy to use interface - even with wet and cold hands
PERFECT FOR:
• Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation
• Sailing – plan your next sailing trip and ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea
• Wing Foiling - Catch the wind with your wing
• Surfing – find the perfect wave and high swell
• Dinghy sailing & regatta racers
• SUP & Kayak – make sure high waves and wind don’t risk your adventures
• Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start
• Fishing – ensure a good catch with wind directions and tides
• Cycling, hiking & trekking – check if it will be windy on your route and take the right gear
• Boat owners & captains – keep an eye on the current wind conditions and tides
• ... anyone interested in reliable wind and weather predictions
WINDFINDER PLUS:
Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features. With Windfinder Plus you also get:
+ Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified when windy or calm days are forecasted
+ Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for North America, Europe, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands
+ Wind & Weather Widgets in all sizes with wind preview
+ Ad free: no distractions
+ Wind preview: get a quick visual overview of the next ten days
+ New: Value grid for weather parameters directly on the map
+ Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images
+ Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations directly on the wind map
+ all webcams in the area
+ many more
Windfinder Plus is available as an In App Purchase.
Subscriptions:
Windfinder Plus: We offer auto-renewable "Windfinder Plus" subscriptions for one month or one year. The subscription unlocks the full feature set of Windfinder Plus.
Remove Ads: We offer auto-renewab
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Windfinder: Wind & Weather map Android
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map is #9 in Weather Grossing on Google Play in Germany and charting in 18 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Weather GrossingWindfinder: Wind & Weather map at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free, long-standing weather application providing detailed wind, wave, and tide forecasts for outdoor enthusiasts such as sailors, surfers, and paragliders. The app maintains strong monetization performance in European markets like Italy and Germany while holding moderate positions in major regions including the US and UK.
Similar apps: Windy, Storm Glass, SailFlow
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.41.1, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Windfinder: Wind & Weather map downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Windfinder: Wind & Weather map's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Windfinder: Wind & Weather map makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription | |
| 2 | Windfinder Plus monthly subscription | |
| 3 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 4 | 1 Year ad free subscription | |
| 5 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 6 | 3 month ad-free subscription | |
| 7 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 8 | 6 month ad-free subscription | |
| 9 | Windfinder Plus Yearly subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | WeatherGrossing | #9 |
| Italy | WeatherGrossing | #5 |
| United States | WeatherGrossing | #37 |
| United States | WeatherFree | #106 |
| Germany | WeatherFree | #34 |
| India | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| Japan | WeatherFree | #91 |
| United Kingdom | WeatherFree | #57 |
| France | WeatherFree | #39 |
 Mexico | WeatherGrossing | #25 |
| South Korea | WeatherFree | #53 |
| Saudi Arabia | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| Indonesia | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| Italy | WeatherFree | #35 |
 Netherlands | WeatherFree | #17 |
 Turkey | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| Netherlands | WeatherGrossing | #25 |
 Thailand | WeatherGrossing | #24 |
| India | WeatherFree | #82 |
 Vietnam | WeatherGrossing | #22 |
 Spain | WeatherFree | #65 |
| Brazil | WeatherFree | #102 |
| Mexico | WeatherFree | #107 |
| Indonesia | WeatherFree | #95 |
| Vietnam | WeatherFree | #38 |
| United Arab Emirates | WeatherFree | #85 |
| Turkey | WeatherFree | #114 |
Apps near Windfinder: Wind & Weather map on the chart
Weather Grossing, around #9.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
From the 106 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users primarily praise the app's accuracy for wind and wave forecasts, citing specific use cases like fishing, crane operation, and RC flying. However, recent complaints highlight declining reliability in certain regions, removal of features like tide data, and frustration with paywalls.
Mostly positive (80% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Pretty accurate and easy to use”
- Useful: “very helpful in whether report”
Common complaints
- Ads: “The amazing, helpful, FREE weather service from the website is instead paywalled, and you're bombarded with ads?”
- Price & subscription: “Everything becoming a subscription now is miserable”
- Login & account
- Useful: “Unfortunately recently removed tide information which was quite useful”
About Windfinder: Wind & Weather map
Precise and reliable wind and weather forecasts assure that you will find the locations with the best wind, wave and weather conditions. Windfinder also displays the current wind measurements and weather observations for your real time understanding of the weather conditions. Easy to use and free of charge.
FEATURES:
❖ Detailed wind and weather forecasts for more than 160,000 locations worldwide
❖ Animated wind map (wind radar) for your regional and global wind overview
❖ Displays current wind measurements and weather observations in real-time from 21,000 weather stations worldwide
❖ Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world
❖ Wave height, wave period and wave direction
❖ Save your favorites: Collect nearby or interesting spots and monitor travel weather for your vacation destinations
❖ Small Wind Widgets (current conditions) on your home screen
❖ New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe
❖ Wind speed measurements in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s
❖ Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds, precipitation, air pressure, wave parameters, tidal water levels and severe weather warnings
❖ Webcams worldwide
❖ Topographic maps and satellite images serve as a navigational aid (weather routing)
❖ Optimized display of forecasts and reports for best readability on any mobile device
❖ Optimized data transfer that enables a quicker loading speed, ideal for data usage restrictions
❖ Easy to use interface - even with wet or cold hands
PERFECT FOR:
➜ Kitesurfers, Windsurfers and Wing Foilers – find that next storm or windy conditions next door or at your next vacation
➜ Sailing – use marine weather to plan that next sailing trip or ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea
➜ Surfing & wave riders – find the perfect wave and high swell
➜ SUP & Kayak – make sure high winds and waves don’t risk your trips
➜ Dinghy sailors and regatta racers – allows careful preparation for the next regatta
➜ Fishing – help ensure a good catch and a safe trip
➜ Paragliding – find a good wind right from the launch
➜ Cycling, trekking & outdoors – expect a windy adventure?
➜ Boat owners & captains – keep a constant eye on the current weather conditions and tides
➜ …and anyone who requires exact wind and weather predictions!
WINDFINDER PLUS:
Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features:
🔥 Wind alerts: Specify your ideal wind conditions and get notified as soon as windy or calm days are forecasted
🔥 Superforecast: Hourly, high-resolution regional forecast models for Europe, North America, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands
🔥 Wind and Weather Widgets in all sizes (with wind preview)
🔥 Wind prev
What's new in 3.42.1
- Simplified in-app communication
- Adjustments and improvements to the Report tab
- Various minor bug fixes
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