Windometer vs Wind Forecast App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time wind compass
- Average and gust speeds
- Hourly and daily forecasts
- Search global locations
- Save favorite locations
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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!
Wind Forecast App
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Master the Wind with Wind Forecast App – Precision Wind & Weather Tracking for Air, Sea & Land. Whether you're flying, sailing, fishing, or launching a drone, Wind Forecast App gives you the real-time wind and weather data you need to plan confidently and stay safe. Wind Forecast App is your fast, accurate, and easy-to-use tool for tracking wind direction, speed, and weather conditions—anytime, anywhere. Perfect for: • Aviators & paragliders • Sailors & boaters • Kite & wind surfers • Drone operators • Anglers • Climbers & outdoor adventurers Key Features: • Accurate Wind & Weather Forecasts – Know wind direction, speed, temperature, and more with reliable data. • Historical Data – Access past wind patterns to better plan your route or activity. • Favorites – Save and revisit your preferred locations with a single tap. • Customizable Units & Settings – Tailor your experience to fit your gear and region. • Minimal, Fast Interface – Designed for use on the go, with no distractions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windometer at none against Wind Forecast App's 2. Windometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wind Forecast App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Wind Forecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Windometer ships an update every 5 months, Wind Forecast App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Windometer | Wind Forecast App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (249 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 249 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ryan Ramchandar | NextStack LLC |
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
Wind Forecast App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Windometer
No in-app purchases
Wind Forecast App
- Premium(Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year








