# Wind Seeker — Augmented Reality Wind Viewer

> Augmented reality wind and weather viewer with compass and map views. (iPhone/iPad app by ozPDA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248/reviews.md

## What is Wind Seeker?

Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY 3-D VIEW showing the local wind and weather conditions with animated wind vectors. Also has a searchable MAP VIEW allowing you to view up-to-date local and world weather station data.

As requested by many users, you can now set any location of your choosing via map search, and browse the map to see weather conditions anywhere around the world

Ideal For:
- Aviators, Sailors, Surfers, Windsurfers, Kite Flyers, Cyclists, Fire Fighters, Weather Hobbyists and any other outdoor enthusiasts

Main Features:
- Compass view showing animated wind vectors for nearest weather stations with wind, temperature and humidity readings
- 3-D augmented reality view with animated wind vectors
- List of local observation stations (up to 10 nearest), from which any may be selected for individual wind viewing
- Map view of all local stations with weather arrows showing direction, speed and temperature
- Uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia, and NOAA metar data (from airports) for rest of world

Notes
- The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

## Key features

- Augmented reality 3D wind view
- Flat view compass with wind vectors
- Searchable map view of weather stations
- Local and world weather data
- Animated wind vectors and readings
- Observation station list

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-seeker/id366765248/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Map Does Nothing

*2026-07-15, version 4.9*

It’s actually kind of shocking that the functionality is so limited here considering the quality of their other apps. The map does absolutely nothing other than show me where weather stations are and a short line of text with temperature and wind speed like you can see on literally any weather app. What is the point of this if I can’t actually see the wind direction like you can on so many other weather apps. They may have well just left the map out altogether unless you care about weather station locations. The sun and the moon app were worth the money, this one unfortunately is not.

### 1/5 — Augmented reality not functioning

*2024-10-01, version 4.8*

Augmented reality does not work. Frozen on the initial compass direction before selecting AR.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-02-13, version 4.8*

If you’re interested in the wind direction and speed etc. Then this is the app for you. It’s easy to use and understand. Just a heads up. This app uses METAR data for its data source. So location might be a little out from you. For me who lives in Hamilton New Zealand. My closest location is Auckland Airport for METAR data. I’ve compare this to other sources and it’s pretty much spot on for my Location. I highly recommend this app and the other apps like sun seeker and moon seeker.

Just an update on this review.  The app has been updated a few days after writing this review and now gets data from other observation stations so now is closer to my location and Hamilton New Zealand and is now even more accurate and will be for others. 👍🏼

### 2/5 — Needs improvement

*2022-05-03, version 4.7*

Doesn’t save a location of internet (favourite), shows random places that are sometimes more than 80 miles away. 

It’s more of a gimmick than something you can rely on. Add favourite location with information being displayed properly at the very least.

### 1/5 — 日本だと観測地点が少なすぎる

*2022-01-19*

現在の風向きがわかるアプリですが、日本だと登録されている観測地点が空港ぐらい？なのでほとんど参考にならない。

### 1/5 — No 3D view of Wind

*2020-05-12, version 4.6.1*

This developers other apps sun seeker and moon seeker rock! They have a 3D view meaning wherever you are the app figures it out and shows you the location of the sun or moon and data. Those are AR apps. This app is just not as good. 

1. The map location fails to show the wind in any view
2. The wind display is overlaid on a black screen which is not AR it’s just a simple compass view. 
3. The location identifier is not precise. It shows you in a city zoomed out and then you have to zoom down to your location (which is lame, the app should know where I am relatively and show me the data surrounding me)

In my opinion this app is maybe 1 step better than Dark Sky or general apps for wind. It focuses on macro data and doesn’t help you visualize it well. But as a stand-alone app doesn’t do what other wind apps do in App Store and doesn’t live up to expectations set by Sun Seeker or Moon Seeker.

### 1/5 — Das ist..

*2019-08-19, version 4.5*

..so ziemlich die schlechteste Wind App die es gibt. Absolut unbrauchbar 😩

### 2/5 — Apenas EUA

*2018-03-23*

Até o momento, apresenta apenas informações de pequeno trecho nos Estados Unidos.

### 5/5 — Great, informative and versatile

*2017-03-23, version 4.3*

Not too sure what some of the negative reviews are about, but this app shows prevailing wind speed, gusts, graphic direction, augmented reality winds, temperature, relative humidity, wound data for your entire region, fast switch between reporting stations to be displayed on main display, how recent the data is (usually a matter of minutes), and probably a lot more that i have yet to tinker with! I personally have had this app for what i think have been 2 - 3 years now and love it! Maybe the negative reviews are from an area not covered, like the moon?

### 5/5 — Excellent App.

*2017-02-18, version 4.3*

I use this app at least once a day to check current wind direction and speed. It is simple, well designed, stable and reliable. Forecasts are one thing but actual conditions now are what I want to know. 

Could be improved by providing an option to view wind direction in degrees rather than just the current arrangement of describing direction in letters representing words, (N, SE, NW).  Thus a Southerly (S), wind direction could alternatively be viewed as 180 degrees.

## Frequently asked questions about Wind Seeker

### What does the Wind Seeker app do?

Wind Seeker provides a unique way to visualize local wind and weather conditions. It offers a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view with animated wind vectors. You can also explore global weather data through a searchable map view.

### What are the main features of Wind Seeker?

Key features include a compass view showing animated wind vectors, temperature, and humidity; a 3D augmented reality view of wind; a map view of local stations with weather arrows; and a list of up to 10 nearest observation stations.

### Is Wind Seeker free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### Who would benefit from using Wind Seeker?

This app is ideal for aviators, sailors, surfers, kitesurfers, cyclists, fire fighters, weather hobbyists, and any other outdoor enthusiasts who need to understand wind and weather conditions.

### What kind of weather data does the app use?

The app uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia. For the rest of the world, it utilizes NOAA metar data, which is typically sourced from airports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.9 — 2025-09-08

v4.9
IMPROVED - Added Beaufort number as a windspeed option

### 4.8 — 2023-02-12

v4.8
* Provides substantially more comprehensive observation location data, so more likely to have a wind observation site near you

### 4.7 — 2022-01-05

v4.7
* FIXED - Wind station direction tails now rotate with user map rotation
* OPTIMISED - For latest iOS versions

### 4.6.2 — 2020-11-02

v4.6.2
* Minor maintenance & compatibility updates

### 4.6.1 — 2019-12-12

v4.6.1
* Fix for intermittently out-of-date weather data

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All apps by ozPDA: https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488

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