# Windometer vs The Barometer

The clearest difference is ads: Windometer at none against The Barometer's shown. Windometer also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 67%) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). The Barometer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 315 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Windometer's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Barometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windometer | The Barometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windometer-wind-speed-tracker/id1608854716/reviews) | **[4.6 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barometer-digital/id6466735825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 249 | **315** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Ramchandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067740364) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Windometer

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### The Barometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barometer-digital/id6466735825)

Instantly view outdoor air pressure, wind speed, and direction. Customize the background and text colors to match your style. Automatically updates weather data for your selected region worldwide.

**Highlights:** Outdoor air pressure display, Wind direction and speed, Current time at a glance, Automatic data updates, Global region selection, Customizable background and text colors

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windometer free?

Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Barometer free?

The Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windometer or The Barometer?

The Barometer is rated higher. Windometer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while The Barometer averages 4.6 from 315 ratings.

### Do Windometer or The Barometer have ads?

The Barometer shows ads; Windometer does not.

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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.*