Comparison

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) vs Wind Speed Forecast App

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

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About

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

Create a functional wind speed meter using your phone and a simple homemade device. Measure airflow in various settings and choose from different anemometer types. Customize units and averaging for precise readings.

Highlights
  • Homemade anemometer construction
  • Wind speed measurement
  • Airflow measurement
  • Customizable units (m/s, km/h, mph, knots, Bft)
  • Adjustable average values
  • Magnetometer-based readings
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Using this app along with a very simple homemade device, you’ll have a working anemometer for measuring wind speed or the airflow in a ventilation system. You can choose the type of anemometer which best suits your needs. The wind speed is determined by measuring the rotation speed of the magnet in your iPhone’s magnetometer. The relationship between the rotation speed and the speed of airflow is set in each version of the anemometer and can be adjusted. You can make improvements to the suggested designs or make and calibrate your own. In order to select units of measurement (m/s, km/h, ft/s, mph, knots, Bft) or the average value ("Avg1" - most recent value, "Avg3" and "Avg7" - average value) press the seven-segment display. Don’t forget to put a protective cover on your iPhone. Specifications ("Outdoor" anemometer): • Measurement range from 0.5 m/s (1 mph) to 15 m/s (34 mph). • Accuracy 0.5 m/s (1 mph). • Update time 2-5 sec. IMPORTANT!!! Small children should not be given magnets because they may swallow them. If two (or more) magnets are swallowed, the magnets can become magnetized to each other in the intestines, squeezing the intestinal tissues between themselves. This can result in serious injury and hospitalization. Children who already think well (and do not swallow everything in a row) can be given only one magnet, and if the magnet is gone, then you definitely need to find a magnet. Telling children not to swallow magnets is probably not necessary, as this can lead to the opposite result. For more information, see the Help section in the app.

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

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)4 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's shown. DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) ships an update every 6 months, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)Wind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings64.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

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

1 purchases

DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter)

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
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 DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) free?
DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) does not.
Which is updated more often, DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) or Wind Speed Forecast App?
DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) ships an update every 6 months, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, DIY Anemometer (Wind Meter) was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on October 20, 2026.

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