Comparison

KNMI Weer vs Wind Speed Forecast App

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

Head to head
About

KNMI Weer

Receive alerts for dangerous weather and earthquakes in your area. View detailed forecasts, precipitation radar, and UV index on interactive maps. Access hourly and daily weather predictions up to 14 days ahead, along with sunrise/sunset times and climate information.

Highlights
  • Dangerous weather and earthquake alerts
  • Zoomable weather maps
  • Hourly and daily forecasts (up to 14 days)
  • Precipitation radar
  • UV index and heat forecasts
  • Sunrise/sunset times
  • Station and citizen measurements
Features
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Dit kun je met de KNMI-app: • Ontvang meldingen voor gevaarlijk weer bij jou in de buurt met daarbij de risico's en advies • Bekijk op een zoombare kaart waar in Nederland code rood, oranje of geel geldt • De weersverwachting per uur voor jouw plaatsen voor vandaag en morgen • De weersverwachting per dag tot 14 dagen vooruit • Bekijk regen met de neerslagradar • Bekijk het effect van hitte met de hittekrachtverwachting • Bekijk het risico op huidschade met de zonkrachtverwachting • Zonsopkomst- en ondergangstijden • Klimaatinformatie bij de weersverwachting (temperatuur) • Ontvang meldingen voor aardbevingen in Nederland • Kaarten met metingen van KNMI-stations gecombineerd met burgermetingen. Bekijk onder meer de actuele temperatuur voor jouw plaatsen. Hierin kun je bijvoorbeeld zien dat het warmer is in de stad. TOEGANKELIJKHEID EN DUURZAAMHEID Bij het ontwerpen en ontwikkelen van deze app is speciale aandacht besteed aan toegankelijkheid, gebruiksvriendelijkheid, duurzaamheid en kwaliteit. Zo hebben we rekening gehouden met een brede doelgroep inclusief mogelijke beperkingen. De CO2-voetafdruk van de app is zo klein mogelijk gehouden door de regels van Green Software Engineering toe te passen. Verder is de app reclamevrij en is de broncode vrij beschikbaar. OVER HET KNMI Het klimaat verandert, het weer wordt grilliger, de bodem trilt. Nederland veilig en leefbaar houden wordt steeds uitdagender. Het KNMI levert de samenleving dag en nacht onafhankelijke kennis, advies en waarschuwingen over risico's op het gebied van weer, klimaat en seismologie.

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

KNMI Weer4 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KNMI Weer at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's 4. KNMI Weer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KNMI Weer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for KNMI Weer against 4.7 for Wind Speed Forecast App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of KNMI Weer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KNMI Weer ships an update every 2 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KNMI Weer versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNMI WeerWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKNMILW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

KNMI Weer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

KNMI Weer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

None

KNMI Weer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is KNMI Weer free?
KNMI Weer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KNMI Weer or Wind Speed Forecast App?
KNMI Weer is rated higher. KNMI Weer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do KNMI Weer or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; KNMI Weer does not.
Which is updated more often, KNMI Weer or Wind Speed Forecast App?
KNMI Weer ships an update every 2 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, KNMI Weer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on November 5, 2026.

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