# Wind Lite — How strong the wind blows

> Real-time local wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258/reviews.md

## What is Wind Lite?

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 and km/h) 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..)

Ad supported freeware

## Key features

- Real-time local wind speed and direction
- Live compass for wind direction
- Multiple wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots)
- Adjustable arrow pointing direction
- Automatic hourly wind updates
- Automatic location updates
- Share current wind data

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wind Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-lite/id534323258/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2024-02-17, version 1.8.1*

Works good

### 1/5 — NO GOOD

*2022-11-12, version 1.8.1*

NOTHING ABOUT THIS APP WORKS.   A SCAM!

### 4/5 — Wish it had Gusts

*2021-12-30, version 1.8.1*

As a truck driver I am very torn between this app and Wind Compass.  Wind compass shows gusts but does not auto update.  Wind Lite updates automatically and frankly I like the interface better.  If I could convince the developer to add the wind gusts that would make this app a perfect 5-star app.  4 stars for now, though. Please add gusts.

### 4/5 — Not working as it should.

*2021-04-02, version 1.8.1*

The compass showing the wrong direction!

### 1/5 — Wenig hilfreich

*2019-10-24*

Kaufversion hat enorm lange Ladezeiten der Windrichtung/-geschwindigkeit. Mal eben nachschauen geht nicht. Dann besser den nassen Finger benutzen.

### 1/5 — Low quality

*2019-09-03, version 1.8.1*

Have to buy upgrade for location and then it can’t find location. I live in a major metropolitan area.

### 1/5 — Can’t even get the compass points correct

*2019-05-24, version 1.8.1*

Awful. Waste of time. Can’t read the compass let alone what the wind is doing. Just go outside and light a cigarette. Question answered

### 4/5 — Fix this app update

*2018-10-12, version 1.8.1*

Had the app for a while. When I did the update for iphone X or IOS 12 compatibility, it quit working. It either dumps me to the home screen or shows a black screen.

10-09-18
Developer fixed the app. It works pretty good now. I like the wind either “to or from” setting.

### 5/5 — 100% useful

*2018-10-03, version 1.8.1*

Excellent app, fast location identification and up to date wind information. Responsive developer. 10/10 thank you.

### 1/5 — Schwarzer Bildschirm

*2018-10-02*

Seit dem letzten update ohne Funktion

## Frequently asked questions about Wind Lite

### What does Wind Lite do?

Wind Lite provides real-time local wind speed and direction data measured by nearby weather stations. It uses your current location to display this information, making it useful for various outdoor activities.

### What are the key features of Wind Lite?

Key features include displaying wind speed in multiple units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots), showing wind direction on a live compass, automatic hourly wind updates, and automatic location updates. You can also change the arrow pointing direction and share current wind data.

### How much does Wind Lite cost?

Wind Lite is freeware and is supported by ads. While the description mentions in-app purchases, it does not specify what they are for or if they remove ads.

### What devices is Wind Lite compatible with?

The application supports iPhones and iPads, including specific support for iPhone X and iPad multitasking features like split view.

### Who would benefit from using Wind Lite?

Anyone who needs to know the current wind conditions for outdoor activities would benefit. This includes sailors, windsurfers, cyclists, or even someone planning to go outside and wanting to know how strong the wind is blowing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2018-10-02

- bug fix for crash after in app purchase

### 1.8.0 — 2018-09-25

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

### 1.7.0 — 2016-12-21

- new design
- no restrictions but advertising

### 1.6.1 — 2016-07-08

- bug fixed

### 1.6.0 — 2016-03-22

- wind in m/s

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*