Use Windfinder if…
You like a tidy forecast app and don't mind checking it morning and night.
4.8★ on the App Store
vs Windfinder
Coming toGoogle Play
Windfinder alternative — alarm-first instead of map-first
Windfinder covers 160,000+ spots with great forecast accuracy and a clean app. WindUp covers the same kind of spots but flips the workflow: instead of you opening the app, the app opens you when wind hits.
Coming toGoogle Play
Pick the one that fits how you actually use a wind app.
Use WindUp if…
You want zero friction — set an alarm once at your spot and forget. Wake up to the wind.
5.0★ · 20+ reviews · Free
What Windfinder does brilliantly.
This isn't a hit piece. Windfinder is a serious app — here's where they shine.
- 160,000+ forecast spots worldwide
- Clean, focused mobile app
- Reliable for kitesurf, sail and surf forecasts
- Tide and wave data integrated
What Windfinder doesn't do.
And where WindUp picks up the slack.
- Static notifications, no real-time station alarm
- Plus tier needed for animated maps and real-time data
- No Do Not Disturb / Silent bypass
Feature comparison
| Feature | WindUp | Windfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Live wind alarm | — | |
| Cuts through Do Not Disturb / Silent | — | |
| Free (no subscription) | Freemium | |
| Forecast spots | 10,000+ live | 160,000+ forecast |
| Tides + waves | — | |
| Direction + gust threshold filter | Limited |
WindUp vs Windfinder — FAQ
What's a Windfinder alternative for kitesurf alarms?
WindUp. Windfinder's forecast spot coverage is huge; WindUp's strength is the live alarm that wakes you up the second your spot is on, regardless of phone settings.
Is WindUp better than Windfinder?
Different jobs. Windfinder is best at static forecasts and tide/wave data. WindUp is best at live alarms. Use both.
Does Windfinder ring you when conditions are right?
Standard Windfinder doesn't have a real-time wind alarm that cuts through Silent or Do Not Disturb. WindUp does.
Try WindUp. Free, alongside Windfinder.
You don't have to choose. Most riders use both. Set one alarm at your spot and see what changes.
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