Comparison

Wind Speed Forecast App vs Windometer

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

Head to head
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

About

Windometer

This app provides real-time wind direction and speed data, along with hourly and daily forecasts. It features a wind compass and allows users to search for wind information in any city worldwide. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate wind data.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind compass
  • Average and gust speeds
  • Hourly and daily forecasts
  • Search global locations
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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Windometer is a premium wind app that shows the wind direction and speed in a quick and easy way. The app features a real-time wind compass, showing the average wind and gust speeds, including hourly and daily wind forecasts, for you current location. Search for any city in the world to see wind info there. Whether you are a runner, kite-surfer, hunter, crane operator or you just like to know which way the wind blows, this app is for you! Features in a nutshell: - wind arrow points in the direction that the wind is blowing in real-time - one-liner wind description - wind average and gust speeds - hourly and daily hyper precise forecasts - search and store your favourite locations - and much more coming!

Screenshots

Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens
Windometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windometer at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's 4. Windometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wind Speed Forecast App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, Windometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wind Speed Forecast App versus Windometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Speed Forecast AppWindometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better4.4 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better249
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCRyan Ramchandar

Customer experience

Wind Speed Forecast App

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

Windometer

All ratings249 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Wind Speed Forecast App

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate and easy to use
  • 🚀 Detailed wind and weather data
  • 💡 Useful for outdoor activities
  • 🌊 Great for boating and water sports
  • 🌞 Reliable forecasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️ Complicated navigation
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🌍 Limited coverage outside the US

Windometer

From 249 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick reference
  • 👍 Accurate wind data
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Useful for various activities
  • 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compass not working after update
  • 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
  • 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
  • 🐛 Crashes or stops working

Bugs and 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

Windometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compass not working
  • Inaccurate wind data
  • Crashes or stops working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add wind history and trends
  • Implement widget support
  • Allow setting remote locations
  • Improve accuracy of wind data

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
None

Windometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windometer free?
Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Speed Forecast App or Windometer?
Wind Speed Forecast App is rated higher. Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.
Do Wind Speed Forecast App or Windometer have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; Windometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Speed Forecast App or Windometer?
Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Windometer every 5 months. Most recently, Wind Speed Forecast App was updated on October 1, 2026 and Windometer on September 30, 2026.

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