# Whitetail Almanac vs Windometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windometer at none against Whitetail Almanac's 2. Windometer also leads on ratings volume (249 vs 5). Whitetail Almanac's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whitetail Almanac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whitetail Almanac holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windometer has 249 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Whitetail Almanac ships an update weekly, Windometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whitetail Almanac | Windometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitetail-almanac/id1603886153/reviews)** | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#171** |
| Size | 41 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James A Bulger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603886155) | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) |

## What reviewers say

### Whitetail Almanac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whitetail-almanac/id1603886153)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Predicts daily feeding and travel patterns for white-tailed deer, suggesting optimal hunting times and locations. Offers a user-friendly calendar format with weather forecasts and detailed hunting event logging.

**Highlights:** Predicts deer feeding and travel patterns, Suggests optimal hunting times and locations, User-friendly calendar format, Includes weather forecasts, Detailed hunting journal, GPS location entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whitetail Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Whitetail Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |


### Windometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working
- Inaccurate wind data
- Crashes or stops working

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whitetail Almanac free?

Whitetail Almanac 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, Whitetail Almanac or Windometer?

Whitetail Almanac is rated higher. Whitetail Almanac averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.

### Do Whitetail Almanac or Windometer have ads?

Neither Whitetail Almanac nor Windometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whitetail Almanac or Windometer?

Whitetail Almanac ships an update weekly, and Windometer every 5 months. Most recently, Whitetail Almanac was updated on October 3, 2026 and Windometer on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Whitetail Almanac or Windometer?

Whitetail Almanac currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Windometer at #171. 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.*