Anemometer for phone vs Wildfire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anemometer for phone
Measure wind speed directly with your iPhone without extra appliances. Discover the windiest locations nearby and share your wind measurements with friends. Join a global network of users measuring wind.
- Measure wind speed
- Share wind measurements
- Find windiest locations
- No extra appliances needed
- Global user network
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Are you a passionate sailor? Kitesurfing or windsurfing? This app is what you were waiting for, now you can measure the wind directly with your iPhone and share the measurements made of a specific location with your friends. What to expect: download and try it now. There are many functions besides measuring and sharing the wind with everyone. Find the windiest locations in your neighborhood, just a click. All this without using extra appliances, just thanks to your iPhone. Anemometers around the world join the power of this App. Enjoy.
Wildfire
This app provides comprehensive wildfire and weather data, including real-time fire detection from satellites, detailed fire weather outlooks, and hazardous condition zones. It offers advanced forecasting and incident reports for informed decision-making.
- MODIS & VIIRS thermal satellite fire detection
- 8-day fire weather outlooks
- Hazardous wildfire condition zones
- GOES-16 satellite imagery animations
- National Fire Incident Reports
- 7-day fire potential forecast
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Download the most comprehensive Wildfire app for iOS. CURRENT WILDFIRES - MODIS Thermal Satellite Fire Detection - VIIRS IBAND Fire Detection - MODIS + VIIRS Spot Details - Fire Weather Outlook: Days 1 - 8 - Large Fire Points - Dry Thunderstorm Fire Weather Outlook - National Fire Incident Reports - Fire Potential Index: 7-day Forecast - Large Fire Probability - Fire Danger Rating - Expected Large Fires per PSA - National Significant Fire Outlook: 4-months - NFDRS Dead Fuel Moisture - US Drought Monitor & Index HAZARDOUS WILDFIRE CONDITION ZONES - Detailed NOAA discussion GOES-16 SATELLITE IMAGERY ANIMATIONS - Regional zones (CONUS) * Available for iPhone and iPad with single purchase * Feel free to contact me at mwnbdc@gmail.com if you have any questions. Enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Wildfire at 4.4 against Anemometer for phone's 3.6. Wildfire also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 50). Anemometer for phone's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Anemometer for phone costs $0.99 and Wildfire $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wildfire holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wildfire has 1.7K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Anemometer for phone's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wildfire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Anemometer for phone ships an update every 2 months, Wildfire monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anemometer for phone | Wildfire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (50 ratings) | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews — better | 40.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | #81 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Marcello Fiore | LW Brands, LLC |
Customer experience
Anemometer for phone
Wildfire
Bugs and requests
Anemometer for phone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Wildfire
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information
Requested features
4 requests- Add alerts and evacuation zone mapping
- Improve map interface and navigation
- Provide more detailed fire name and location information
- Expand coverage to include Canadian fires
In-app purchases
Anemometer for phone
No in-app purchases
Wildfire
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Anemometer for phone free?
Is Wildfire free?
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Do Anemometer for phone or Wildfire have ads?
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