Use WindAlert if…
You're already a WindAlert user with paid stations dialed in. No reason to migrate.
4.7★ on the App Store
vs WindAlert
WindAlert alternative — same idea, modern execution
WindAlert pioneered the wind-app category and runs on the Tempest weather network. WindUp is the modern take: same live-station idea, redesigned for 2026, with a clean alarm UX and built to bypass Do Not Disturb.
Pick the one that fits how you actually use a wind app.
Use WindUp if…
You want a fresh, free, alarm-first take with the same kind of live-station accuracy.
5.0★ · 20+ reviews · Free
What WindAlert does brilliantly.
This isn't a hit piece. WindAlert is a serious app — here's where they shine.
- Tempest weather station network for proprietary data
- Long-running brand with established user base
- Solid forecast spot coverage
What WindAlert doesn't do.
And where WindUp picks up the slack.
- Aging UI feels like a 2018 app
- Premium tier locks the most useful alarm features
- Notifications are passive, not Do-Not-Disturb-bypassing
Feature comparison
| Feature | WindUp | WindAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Live wind alarm | Premium only | |
| Cuts through Do Not Disturb / Silent | — | |
| Free (no subscription) | Freemium | |
| Live wind stations | 10,000+ | 65,000+ Tempest |
| Modern mobile UI | — | |
| Direction + gust threshold filter | Premium |
WindUp vs WindAlert — FAQ
How is WindUp different from WindAlert?
Same general idea — live wind monitoring — different execution. WindUp ships with a free alarm that bypasses Do Not Disturb on iOS, with a clean modern UI. WindAlert is the established player with the Tempest network.
Is WindUp's alarm free? WindAlert's premium gates theirs.
Yes. WindUp's live alarm is free, no subscription. We may add optional pro features later, but the alarm stays free.
Should I switch from WindAlert?
Only if WindAlert isn't waking you up. If you're happy on WindAlert Premium with your spots dialed in, no need.
Try WindUp. Free, alongside WindAlert.
You don't have to choose. Most riders use both. Set one alarm at your spot and see what changes.