# Anemometer for phone vs Wildfire

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anemometer for phone | Wildfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-for-phone/id1229373235/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #76 |
| Size | 96 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marcello Fiore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219776432) | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) |

## What reviewers say

### Anemometer for phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-for-phone/id1229373235)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Measure wind speed, Share wind measurements, Find windiest locations, No extra appliances needed, Global user network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wildfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-fire-map-info/id1418851042)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking wildfires
- 🚀 Provides good regional overview
- 💡 Helpful for staying informed during fire season
- 🚀 Detailed fire information and forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lacks real-time fire data and updates
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 📍 Unable to identify specific fire locations
- 🇨🇦 Excludes Canadian fire data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Maps and data fail to load properly
- Inaccurate or outdated fire information

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anemometer for phone free?

Anemometer for phone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wildfire free?

Wildfire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anemometer for phone or Wildfire?

Wildfire is rated higher. Anemometer for phone averages 3.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Wildfire averages 4.4 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Anemometer for phone or Wildfire have ads?

Neither Anemometer for phone nor Wildfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anemometer for phone or Wildfire?

Anemometer for phone ships an update every 2 months, and Wildfire monthly. Most recently, Anemometer for phone was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wildfire on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Anemometer for phone or Wildfire?

Anemometer for phone currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Wildfire at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*