Comparison

Wind Smart vs Wind Forecast App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wind Smart

Features
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Wind Smart application connects your Apple device with a Wind Smart sensors. The Wind Smart measures wind speed, air temperature and wind direction. Current features include: - Average, current and maximum wind speed, wind direction and air temperature - Wind speed graphical and sound alarm - Ability to choose unit (m/s, knots, mph, km/h, Bft) - Wind range: 0.6 - 50 m/s - Resolution: 0.1 m/s - Accuracy: +/- 3% What's new in 1.7 version? - iOS 11 compatible - graphs bugs fixed - minor bugs fixed

About

Wind Forecast App

Features
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wind Smart2 screens
Wind Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wind Smart at none against Wind Forecast App's 2. Wind Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). Wind Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wind Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Smart ships an update every 8 months, Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Wind Smart versus Wind Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind SmartWind Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMiha KorosecNextStack LLC

In-app purchases

None

Wind Smart

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Wind Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Smart free?
Wind Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Forecast App free?
Wind Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wind Smart or Wind Forecast App have ads?
Wind Forecast App shows ads; Wind Smart does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Smart or Wind Forecast App?
Wind Smart ships an update every 8 months, and Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wind Smart was updated on September 14, 2026 and Wind Forecast App on September 29, 2026.

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