Comparison

WindAlert vs Anemometer

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

Head to head
About

WindAlert

Access hyper-local weather observations and advanced forecasts powered by a vast network of proprietary weather stations. Get real-time wind speed, direction, and detailed weather parameters for various activities. Receive customized alerts and visualize weather patterns on interactive maps.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed and direction
  • Proprietary Tempest Weather Systems
  • AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting
  • Live and forecasted wind map
  • Customized point alerting
  • Multiple public domain forecast models
  • Tides charts and wave data
Features
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WindAlert gives you the weather in your neighborhood, from observations onsite or right next door, get the most accurate wind speed and wind direction. With over 90,000 proprietary Tempest Weather Systems deployed, receive real-time local weather right where you are. Advanced forecasts provide the most accurate Nearcast predictions to our customers. Beyond our unmatched proprietary weather, we supplement with weather sources from government agencies including NOAA and NWS, and bring in reports from AWOS, ASOS, METAR, and even CWOP. Radar, forecast, and live wind map, along with customized point alerting are included to provide a broad view of the weather. Download WindAlert for: - Neighborhood weather observations from proprietary Tempest Weather Systems along with all public domain reports (NOAA, NWS, METAR, ASOS, CWOP) including all major airports creating over 125,000 unique stations in one focused wind app. - Our exclusive Tempest Weather Systems with haptic rain sensors, sonic anemometers, along with local barometric pressure sensors provide ground truth observations. - Apple Watch compatibility - Live wind from our stations support a better windy conditions flow map – augmented by current station reports with advanced quality control. - Proprietary AI-enhanced Nearcast forecasting supplies enhanced forecasting for temperature, wind gust, speed, direction, humidity, dewpoint, precipitation rate, probability of precipitation, and cloud cover percentage. - Multiple public domain forecast models including High Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR), North American Mesoscale Forecast System (NAM), Global Forecast System (GFS), Canadian Meteorological Centre Model (CMC) and Icosahedral Non Hydrostatic Model (ICON). - Free subscription for unlimited wind notifications/alerts with customizable thresholds to email, text, or in-app. - Advanced location management: create your own Favorite station list to keep a constant eye on your go-to weather stations. - Maps: Live and Forecasted Wind Map, Forecasted Temperature, Radar, Satellite, Precipitation and Clouds, as well as Nautical Charts. - Customized map visualization based on prioritizing impacted activities such as drone pilot, small aircraft, farming, running, dog walking, gardening, trucking, hauling, kayaking, surfing, you name it! - National Weather Service (NWS) Marine Forecast - All the additional weather parameters you want in a wind speed app: - Tides charts - Wave Height, Wave Period - Water Temperature - Sunrise / Sunset - Moonrise / Moonset - Historical Wind Statistics - Windy days per month based on average and gust - Wind direction distribution Want more weather? - Upgrade to plus, pro, or gold membership to gain access to more weather stations and forecast locations. - Pro and Gold members have access to professional hurricane-proof weather stations in partnership with WeatherFlow Networks for high risk coastal locations. - Detailed weather at points of interest to coastal residents and property owners near the ocean, rivers, and other bodies of water. - On the water features - Sea Surface Temperatures - Sea Surface Currents - Detailed Historical Wind Statistics - Historical wind statistics by year What else can you do? - Join the Tempest Weather Network! - Add a Tempest Weather System for your backyard. - Tempest observations can be displayed in the WindAlert application. - Share information with the broader community and increase the science record. Connect with Tempest: - Facebook: tempestwx - Twitter: tempest_wx - YouTube: @tempestwx - Instagram:tempest.earth Contact us: help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/requests/new website: tempest.earth By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://got.wf/privacy https://got.wf/terms

About

Anemometer

This app functions as a digital anemometer, providing real-time wind speed and direction data. It integrates wind information with a compass and allows users to search for and save favorite locations. Advanced forecasting features are available for pro users.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed
  • Wind direction
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple unit options
  • Save favorite locations
  • Wind speed forecast (Pro)
  • Weather conditions
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How strong is the wind where you are? With Anemometer, you can check wind speed, gust intensity and the direction the wind is coming from, all on one screen with a built-in compass. Whether you're planning a sailing trip, a fishing outing or a day outdoors, Anemometer helps you keep track of wind conditions at your current location or your favorite places. WIND AT A GLANCE • Current wind speed and gusts, clearly shown side by side. • Wind origin shown as a compass direction and in degrees. • Built-in compass that follows your device's orientation. • Five measurement units: km/h, mph, m/s, knots and the Beaufort scale. • Weather conditions and time of the latest update. FORECASTS AND INTERACTIVE CHARTS (PRO) See how the wind is expected to change throughout the day and over the coming days: • Hourly wind forecasts for up to 3 days. • Easy-to-read charts for wind speed and gusts. • Hourly details for speed, gusts and wind direction. • Compare different days at the same time of day. • Daily minimum and maximum wind speeds and peak gust. YOUR LOCATIONS • Check wind conditions at your current location. • Search for other places and save them as favorites. • Switch quickly between locations. • iCloud support. A REDESIGNED EXPERIENCE • Modern, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad. • Portrait and landscape orientation support. • New compass accuracy checks and calibration guidance. Wind and gust data are provided by a weather service; they are not measured directly by an anemometer sensor in your device. Actual local conditions may differ from forecasts. SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at info@lionsapp.com Website: www.lionsapp.com

Screenshots

WindAlert4 screens
Anemometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

WindAlert and Anemometer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of WindAlert's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anemometer's. WindAlert also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

WindAlert is free to download; Anemometer costs $2.99 up front. WindAlert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for WindAlert against 4.9 for Anemometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WindAlert has 4.7K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of WindAlert's written reviews are positive against 18% of Anemometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, Anemometer every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
WindAlert versus Anemometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindAlertAnemometer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (4.7K ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better47
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#55#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeatherFlowLionsApp di Nallbati Elton

Customer experience

WindAlert

All ratings4,704 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.8%

Anemometer

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.9%

Bugs and requests

WindAlert

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Favorites management issues
  • Inconsistent data updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add wave height and period data
  • Improve user interface and navigation
  • Provide more customization options
  • Integrate with other weather data sources
  • Expand coverage to more locations

Anemometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WindAlert

Subscriptions10
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Gold$14.991 Month
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  • Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro - Pay As You Go (auto-renewing)$19.991 Month
  • Gold7 Days trial$21.991 Month
  • Plus$44.991 Year
  • Plus7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Gold$179.991 Year
1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is WindAlert free?
WindAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WindAlert or Anemometer?
Anemometer is rated higher. WindAlert averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Anemometer averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do WindAlert or Anemometer have ads?
Neither WindAlert nor Anemometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WindAlert or Anemometer?
WindAlert ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anemometer every 4 months. Most recently, WindAlert was updated on November 1, 2026 and Anemometer on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, WindAlert or Anemometer?
WindAlert currently peaks at #55 in the App Store charts, and Anemometer at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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