# WindNinja Mobile vs Pocket RAWS

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket RAWS at 5.0 against WindNinja Mobile's 2.6. Pocket RAWS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). WindNinja Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket RAWS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. WindNinja Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket RAWS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

WindNinja Mobile ships an update every 8 months, Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindNinja Mobile | Pocket RAWS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windninja-mobile/id1086703676/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Forest Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/949583790) | [Josh Bradley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787441182) |

## What reviewers say

### WindNinja Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windninja-mobile/id1086703676)

This mobile application provides a user interface for initiating and viewing wind field simulations. It is designed to support wildland fire management by computing spatially varying wind data. More information is available on the firelab.org website.

**Highlights:** Initiate wind simulations, View wind field data, Spatially varying wind computation, Wildland fire support tool, Mobile interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket RAWS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-raws/id6741500191)

Access near real-time weather data from Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) across California. Monitor fire danger ratings, fuel conditions, and set custom weather alerts for your favorite stations. Essential for firefighters and those in fire-prone areas.

**Highlights:** View California RAWS weather stations, Favorite up to five stations, Fire danger ratings and fuel discussions, Custom weather thresholds (Pro subscription), Access CAL FIRE Aviation Guide, No sign-in required

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro RAWS | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindNinja Mobile free?

WindNinja Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket RAWS free?

Pocket RAWS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WindNinja Mobile or Pocket RAWS?

Pocket RAWS is rated higher. WindNinja Mobile averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pocket RAWS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WindNinja Mobile or Pocket RAWS have ads?

Neither WindNinja Mobile nor Pocket RAWS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WindNinja Mobile or Pocket RAWS?

WindNinja Mobile ships an update every 8 months, and Pocket RAWS every 3 weeks. Most recently, WindNinja Mobile was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pocket RAWS on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*