Reviews of iWindsurf: Weather and Waves

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List of user reviews and ratings for iWindsurf: Weather and Waves

Total ratings

4.73 (Rating count: 780)

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Review summary

Users generally appreciate iWindsurf for its reliable and accurate wind and weather forecasts tailored to water sports enthusiasts, especially its pro forecasts and live sensors. However, multiple reviews report that recent updates caused significant issues like app crashes, loss of forecast data, and reduced functionality of pro features. There is frustration over paid subscription access to previously free stations, difficulty contacting support, and intrusive ads despite paying users. While the app is still valued for its specialized data and ease of use, many long-term users express dissatisfaction with recent changes compromising usability and customer service.

Pros

Reliable and accurate local weather and wind forecasts, especially valuable for windsurfing and outdoor planning.
Easy to use interface that helps users decide on activities like windsurfing and foiling, potentially saving resources like gas.
Provides access to wind conditions at locations far away, which some users find helpful.
Experienced pro forecasts that effectively interpret complex microclimates for precise predictions.
Long-term value with live sensors and comprehensive weather details appreciated by regular users.

Cons

Recent updates have caused app instability, including frequent crashes and loss of forecast data.
Pro features, including alerts and access to stations, are not working properly or require costly subscriptions, leading to user dissatisfaction.
Reduced access to previously free stations now behind a paywall, causing frustration among long-term users.
Customer support is difficult to reach; especially problematic is the complicated or unclear membership cancellation process.
UI changes in newer versions, such as reordering favorites and persistence of ads despite pro membership, have negatively impacted user experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.20

All time rating average: 4.73

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50% (11)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-10-31	Ro*****	Been using it for years, it's reliable.
Been using it for years, it's reliable.
2024-09-23	Hu*****	Alerts dont work after latest update. $100 pro membership and the features aren't even working anymore, difficult to contact support, I guess the only way to get help is to leave a bad review.
Alerts dont work after latest update. $100 pro membership and the features aren't even working anymore, difficult to contact support, I guess the only way to get help is to leave a bad review.
2024-09-06	Mi*****	It's nothing but a topographical picture. No data, no settings. Up to date Android.
It's nothing but a topographical picture. No data, no settings. Up to date Android.
2024-08-25	Ho*****	If you want want to know the local weather and accurate forecasts, this is the place.
If you want want to know the local weather and accurate forecasts, this is the place.
2024-08-08	Zo*****	There are a lot of free apps to view the current weather. This app can give me the weather of a place that is more than 100 kms away and I can upgrade to view the weather of a closer location... No, thanks.
There are a lot of free apps to view the current weather. This app can give me the weather of a place that is more than 100 kms away and I can upgrade to view the weather of a closer location... No, thanks.
2024-07-26	Hu*****	Super helpful and easy to use!
Super helpful and easy to use!
2024-06-22	Ke*****	awesome app for everything involving water.
awesome app for everything involving water.
2024-05-06	Ch*****	The classic iWindsurf layout on the website is much better. For example, there is an alphabetical list of all my favorite sites on the left side of My iW page. Also the list of windy sites on that page is more compact with a horizontal bar to represent the wind speed. On the page for each site I can click a link to see the map of the surrounding area and I can jump to a nearby site from the drop down list. etc.
The classic iWindsurf layout on the website is much better. For example, there is an alphabetical list of all my favorite sites on the left side of My iW page. Also the list of windy sites on that page is more compact with a horizontal bar to represent the wind speed. On the page for each site I can click a link to see the map of the surrounding area and I can jump to a nearby site from the drop down list. etc.
2024-04-12	Mi*****	👎👎👎 Not OK, app used to be better before the update/upgrade. Can't access many stations I used to without paid subscription anymore. Been using the app for over 6 years, stations that used to free are no longer. But based on your response, you're calling me a liar! DEFINITELY NOT OK! Taking my review down to 1 star. Will be looking for a new wind app now, thats for sure!!!! I won't be paying for your app, ever. P.S. in the future, dont LOSE business and CUSTOMERS by insulting them!
👎👎👎 Not OK, app used to be better before the update/upgrade. Can't access many stations I used to without paid subscription anymore. Been using the app for over 6 years, stations that used to free are no longer. But based on your response, you're calling me a liar! DEFINITELY NOT OK! Taking my review down to 1 star. Will be looking for a new wind app now, thats for sure!!!! I won't be paying for your app, ever. P.S. in the future, dont LOSE business and CUSTOMERS by insulting them!
2024-01-24	Te*****	Makes it easier to decide where to go windsurfing and foiling. no wasting gas.
Makes it easier to decide where to go windsurfing and foiling. no wasting gas.