Comparison

Windometer vs WindSmart

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

Head to head
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!

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

Windometer3 screens
WindSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WindSmart at every 6 weeks against Windometer's every 5 months. WindSmart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windometer ships an update every 5 months, WindSmart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Windometer versus WindSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindometerWindSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (249 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings249 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan RamchandarScarlet Tech

Bugs and requests

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

WindSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Windometer

No in-app purchases

None

WindSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windometer free?
Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WindSmart free?
WindSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Windometer or WindSmart have ads?
Neither Windometer nor WindSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Windometer or WindSmart?
Windometer ships an update every 5 months, and WindSmart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Windometer was updated on September 21, 2026 and WindSmart on September 19, 2026.

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