Use Windguru if…
You're a Windguru lifer who reads the table like a stock chart. Don't change. Just add WindUp on top.
4.8★ on the App Store
vs Windguru
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Windguru alternative — keep the data, add a live alarm
Windguru is the OG kitesurf forecast tool with a cult following. Many riders pair Windguru's GFS table with WindUp's live alarm. Use Windguru to plan, WindUp to know the moment it's actually on.
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Pick the one that fits how you actually use a wind app.
Use WindUp if…
You want the alarm to find you, not the other way around. Or you're new and want a clean UI.
5.0★ · 20+ reviews · Free
What Windguru does brilliantly.
This isn't a hit piece. Windguru is a serious app — here's where they shine.
- Decades-deep forecast data (GFS, ICON, AROME, NAM models)
- Hyper-local spot forecasts crowdsourced by riders
- Cult-favorite for hardcore wind sports
What Windguru doesn't do.
And where WindUp picks up the slack.
- Crowded interface that's hard to scan
- No live alarm — you refresh the table
- Mobile experience trails the website
- Subscription needed for advanced models
Feature comparison
| Feature | WindUp | Windguru |
|---|---|---|
| Live wind alarm | — | |
| Cuts through Do Not Disturb / Silent | — | |
| Free (no subscription) | Freemium | |
| GFS + ICON forecast tables | — | |
| Live wind stations | 10,000+ | Some spots |
| Modern mobile UI | — | |
| Direction + gust threshold filter | Limited |
WindUp vs Windguru — FAQ
Is there a Windguru alternative with a live alarm?
WindUp. Use Windguru's GFS/ICON tables to plan, then set a WindUp alarm at your spot so you don't have to refresh the table all morning.
Does Windguru notify you when wind hits?
Windguru has favorite spot alerts on certain plans, but no time-sensitive alarm that bypasses iOS Do Not Disturb. WindUp adds that layer.
Should I drop Windguru for WindUp?
No. Windguru's depth of forecast data is unmatched for hardcore riders. Run them side by side.
Try WindUp. Free, alongside Windguru.
You don't have to choose. Most riders use both. Set one alarm at your spot and see what changes.
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