Comparison

Wind Speed Forecast App vs WindSmart

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

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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

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

Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens
WindSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WindSmart at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's 4. WindSmart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WindSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, WindSmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Wind Speed Forecast App versus WindSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind Speed Forecast AppWindSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCScarlet Tech

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

WindSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

WindSmart

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 WindSmart free?
WindSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wind Speed Forecast App or WindSmart have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; WindSmart does not.
Which is updated more often, Wind Speed Forecast App or WindSmart?
Wind Speed Forecast App ships an update every 5 weeks, and WindSmart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wind Speed Forecast App was updated on September 24, 2026 and WindSmart on September 19, 2026.

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