Comparison

Winds App vs WindSmart

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

Head to head
About

Winds App

Displays current outdoor wind speed and direction for various locations using nearby weather station data. Features include a Beaufort scale, dynamic background colors, and the ability to add locations by coordinates or name.

Highlights
  • Beaufort scale, wind speed, and direction
  • Dynamic background and windmill visuals
  • Add locations by latitude/longitude or name
  • Current location tracking
  • Multiple wind speed units (mph, kn, km/h, m/s)
Features
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This application shows the current outdoor wind speed and direction for different locations, measured by a nearby weather station. Features: - beaufort scale, wind speed and wind direction per location - the background color and the wind mill changes with the wind speed - add locations by latitude/longitude or look them up by name - use your current location - switch between mph, kn, km/h and m/s

About

WindSmart

Features
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Experience the convenience of WindSmart, Scarlet's trusted and free mobile app for displaying anemometer data! With the WindSmart app, you can easily view wind data from nearby Scarlet anemometers. Stay informed about wind conditions and receive instant visual alerts for high wind speeds. Key Features of WindSmart - Wind Data Viewer: - Real-time wind speed and direction display - 10-minute historical data view - Visual alerts of high wind conditions - Dual-sensor data in a glance WindPro, designed by Scarlet Tech, is an industry-leading and long-range wireless anemometer. It supports seamless transmission of measured wind data through 2.4GHz wireless technology broadcasting. Additionally, it offers the capability to control external devices or integrate with existing systems by using 4-20mA current loops, RS-232 commands, and contact relays, thereby enhancing safety at work. *Please note that in order to utilize this app, you will need a WindPro anemometer. Ensure that the "2.4G WIRELESS BROADCASTING" function on your WindPro console is enabled to broadcast wind data. Without this feature turned on, the app will not function properly.

Screenshots

Winds App4 screens
WindSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Winds App at 9.0 against WindSmart's 11.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Winds App ships an update every 2 months, WindSmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Winds App versus WindSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinds AppWindSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasScarlet Tech

In-app purchases

None

Winds App

No in-app purchases

None

WindSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Winds App free?
Winds App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindSmart free?
WindSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Winds App or WindSmart have ads?
Neither Winds App nor WindSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Winds App or WindSmart?
Winds App ships an update every 2 months, and WindSmart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Winds App was updated on September 28, 2026 and WindSmart on September 19, 2026.

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