Comparison

Etesian Wind vs Orion Maps

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

Head to head
About

Etesian Wind

This application connects to a wireless anemometer to display real-time wind speed and temperature data. Users can select preferred units of measurement for both temperature and wind speed, with options for Celsius/Fahrenheit and MPH, m/s, knots, or kph.

Highlights
  • Connects to Etesian Bluetooth LE anemometers
  • Displays real-time wind speed
  • Shows temperature readings
  • Supports multiple units of measure
  • Summary page for all detected sensors
Features
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The Etesian Wind app receives and displays the wind speed from any Etesian Bluetooth LE anemometer that is within transmission range from a self-powered wireless anemometer. The app searches for any broadcasting anemometer signal and provides the user with the option to select one of the sensors for display on the main page. All of the detected anemometers wind speed and temperature transmissions can be viewed on a separate summary page. The user can select different units of measure including Celsius or Fahrenheit for temperature. Wind speed can be miles per hour (MPH), meters per second (m/s), knots or kilometers per hour (kph). The wireless anemometer is wind-powered and transmits the wind speed when it is powered. A 2 m/s wind speed is necessary to power the sensor. When a sensor is not transmitting the display will show dashes in place of the wind speed.

About

Orion Maps

Navigate your route while viewing live weather radar overlays directly on your driving map. Get turn-by-turn directions with real-time rerouting and voice guidance. Explore weather conditions along your path with regional and full weather overviews.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn routing
  • Real-time rerouting
  • Live weather radar overlay
  • Ground radar on driving map
  • Regional radar inset
  • Full weather overview
  • Voice guidance
Features
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ORION Maps requires a paid auto-renewable subscription for access. A subscription purchase is required after downloading the app. ORION Maps combines turn-by-turn navigation with live NEXRAD weather radar built directly into your drive. FEATURES • Turn-by-turn routing with real-time rerouting • Free Drive mode — see live weather and radar wherever you're headed, no destination required • Ground radar overlay directly on the driving map • Regional radar inset — a compact live view of the wider weather picture around you • Full Weather Overview — expand for a complete look at conditions along your route • Automatic local NEXRAD station selection as you travel, with stable handoff near station boundaries — no flickering between stations • Voice guidance ORION Maps is built for drivers who want to see the weather, not just hear about it — radar and routing in one connected view. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Etesian Wind3 screens
Orion Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Etesian Wind at 3.0 against Orion Maps's 2.0. Etesian Wind also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Orion Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Orion Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Etesian Wind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Etesian Wind holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etesian Wind ships an update every 20 months, Orion Maps every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Etesian Wind versus Orion Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtesian WindOrion Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBridge Analyzers, Inc.Phillip Harwood

Customer experience

Etesian Wind

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Orion Maps

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Etesian Wind

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Orion Maps

Subscriptions1
  • ORION Maps Full Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Etesian Wind free?
Etesian Wind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orion Maps free?
Orion Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Etesian Wind or Orion Maps?
Etesian Wind is rated higher. Etesian Wind averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Orion Maps averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Etesian Wind or Orion Maps have ads?
Neither Etesian Wind nor Orion Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Etesian Wind or Orion Maps?
Etesian Wind ships an update every 20 months, and Orion Maps every 2 days. Most recently, Etesian Wind was updated on September 17, 2026 and Orion Maps on October 3, 2026.

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