# Wind App — How strong the wind blows

> Local wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-app/id530225248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Weather, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-app/id530225248/reviews.md

## What is Wind App?

Do you want to go sailing, windsurfing, biking or just out of the door? This application shows the current local outdoor wind speed (in beaufort, mph, km/h and knots) and direction, measured by a nearby weather station for which it uses your current location. 

Features:
- The background color changes with the wind speed
- The direction of the wind is shown on a live compass
- Change between different wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
- Change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane) 
- The wind is automatically updated every hour
- The location is automatically updated when you move more than 5 miles/10km
- The current wind date can be shared
- Support for iPhone X
- Support for the iPad multitasking (split view..)

Runs on the Apple Watch:
- wind speed and direction
- the background color changes with the wind speed 
- wind mill speed indicates wind speed
- watch app and glance interface for a quick lookup

## Key features

- Current local wind speed and direction
- Live compass for wind direction
- Customizable wind speed units
- Background color changes with wind speed
- Hourly wind updates
- Apple Watch app for quick lookup

## Chart rankings

- #112 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-app/id530225248/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unbefriedigend

*2024-09-17*

Pfeilrichtung lässt sich nicht ändern (pro-Version)

### 1/5 — Nicht zu gebrauchen

*2023-07-05*

Es wütet ein Orkan und die App zeig 1 Bf an. 
Einfach lächerlich wie ungenau die Werte sind. 
Geld für die Vollversion raus geschmissen.

### 1/5 — Wildly Inaccurate

*2021-10-16*

I sit here watching the trees bending in 25 mph winds and this app is stuck on 4mph.  No matter what it’s 4mph.

### 3/5 — Nicht als Kompilation nutzbar

*2020-11-22*

Gute Idee aber als Kompilation im Zifferblatt nicht konfigurierbar

### 1/5 — App hängt

*2020-06-28*

Meiner Meinung nach ist jede kostenlose App besser als diese da stimmt nix überein hier ist gerade kein Wind und die App zeigt mir 20kn an totaler Reinfall

### 2/5 — Nicht Wert

*2019-01-26*

App wäre nicht schlecht wenn die Windrichtung stimmen hätte. Die Windrichtung bewegt sich nicht. Nicht sein Geld wert, schade......

### 1/5 — Not worth $.99

*2018-06-29*

Does not work. Don’t waste your money.

### 1/5 — Not a good app

*2018-04-15*

Not accurate, wind speed showing is probably 20 mph less than is actually is .

### 1/5 — Unklar

*2016-09-14*

Auf dem IPhone wird 2 bft angezeigt und parallel zur Apple Watch steht 3 bft ...

### 4/5 — Watch does not sync with app

*2016-03-04*

iPhone and watch app now works great, there was a problem with the Apple Watch displaying incorrect units. I got in touch with the developer and they corrected the error, works great now, especially good for flying drones.

## Frequently asked questions about Wind App

### What is the price of Wind App?

Wind App is a paid application, costing $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for tracking wind conditions.

### Does Wind App have ads?

No, Wind App does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices does Wind App support?

Wind App is designed to run on a variety of Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports features like split view on iPads.

### How often is the wind data updated in Wind App?

The wind data in Wind App is automatically updated every hour. Your location is also re-checked and updated if you move more than 5 miles or 10km.

### What is the age rating for Wind App?

Wind App has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### What do users like about Wind App?

While specific user sentiment is not detailed, the app's features like the live compass, customizable units, and Apple Watch integration are highlighted as key benefits for outdoor enthusiasts.

### How does Wind App show wind direction?

Wind App displays wind direction on a live compass. You can also choose to have the arrow point either from the wind's origin or towards where it's going, like a weather vane.

### When was Wind App last updated?

The latest version of Wind App, 1.8.0, was last updated on September 29, 2018. It was originally released on June 2, 2012.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.0 — 2018-09-29

- Change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane) 
- Support for iPhone X

### 1.7.0 — 2016-12-20

- new design

### 1.6.1 — 2016-07-09

- bug fixed

### 1.6.0 — 2016-03-24

- wind in m/s

### 1.5.1 — 2016-02-19

- bug fix for wrong values on Watch app

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