Comparison

Windfinder vs Windometer

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

Head to head
About

Windfinder

Get detailed wind, wave, tide, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps for a global overview. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing precise weather data.

Highlights
  • Detailed wind and weather forecasts
  • Real-time wind and weather measurements
  • Tide forecasts
  • Animated wind map
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Webcams
Features
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Detailed wind and weather forecasts for your location. See wind, waves, tides and weather reports and current wind measurements for your own weather predictions. Easy to use and free of charge. FEATURES: + Detailed wind and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations + Current wind and weather measurements in real-time from 21,000 weather stations + Tide forecasts for high and low tides for over 20,000 locations around the world + Favorites: save nearby locations and monitor the weather + Animated wind map for a global wind overview + Small Wind Widgets (current conditions) + New: Severe weather warnings for the US and Europe + Measurements listed in knots, Beaufort, mph, km/h and m/s + Parameters: Wind speed, wind direction, gusts, air temperature, felt temperature, clouds coverage, precipitation, air pressure, wave height, wave period and wave direction + Webcams + Optimized display for optimal readability on the go and on any mobile device + Optimized data transfer for a quicker load speed + Topographic maps provide a quick overview of weather conditions and assist with route planning + Easy to use interface - even with wet and cold hands PERFECT FOR: • Kitesurfing & Windsurfing – find that next storm or windy days next door or at your next vacation • Sailing – plan your next sailing trip and ensure safe passage by avoiding bad weather at sea • Wing Foiling - Catch the wind with your wing • Surfing – find the perfect wave and high swell • Dinghy sailing & regatta racers • SUP & Kayak – make sure high waves and wind don’t risk your adventures • Paragliding – find a good wind right from the start • Fishing – ensure a good catch with wind directions and tides • Cycling, hiking & trekking – check if it will be windy on your route and take the right gear • Boat owners & captains – keep an eye on the current wind conditions and tides • ... anyone interested in reliable wind and weather predictions WINDFINDER PLUS: Subscribe to Windfinder Plus to get access to all features. With Windfinder Plus you also get: + Wind alerts: Specify your preferred wind conditions and get notified when windy or calm days are forecasted + Superforecast: our hourly high-resolution forecasting model for North America, Europe, South Africa, Egypt and the Canary Islands + Wind & Weather Widgets in all sizes with wind preview + Ad free: no distractions + Wind preview: get a quick visual overview of the next ten days + New: Value grid for weather parameters directly on the map + Animated wind speed maps with wind gusts, temperature, precipitation and topographic images + Wind report map: Real-time wind measurements from over 21,000 stations directly on the wind map + all webcams in the area + many more Windfinder Plus is available as an In App Purchase. Subscriptions: Windfinder Plus: We offer auto-renewable "Windfinder Plus" subscriptions for one month or one year. The subscription unlocks the full feature set of Windfinder Plus. Remove Ads: We offer auto-renewable "Remove Ads" subscriptions for 3 months, 6 months or one year. The app will be free of ads while the "Remove Ads" subscription is active. Details: A free trial period of 7 days is offered. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be charged for another period (1 month, 3 months, 6 months or one year) unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the subscription is renewed. You can turn off the auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: www.windfinder.com/contact/terms Privacy Policy: www.windfinder.com/contact/privacy_policy SOCIAL MEDIA: • Facebook: @Windfinder.com • Instagram: @windfindercom • Youtube: wind.to/Youtube • Support: support@windfinder.com • FAQ: windfinder.com/help

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!

Screenshots

Windfinder4 screens
Windometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Windometer at none against Windfinder's 9. Windometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Windfinder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Windometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder has 62K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 81% of Windometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Windfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, Windometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Windfinder versus Windometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWindfinderWindometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62K ratings) — better4.4 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews — better80.5% of reviews
Number of ratings62K — better249
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWindfinderRyan Ramchandar

Customer experience

Windfinder

All ratings61,640 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative14.2%

Windometer

All ratings249 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative14.2%

User reviews

Windfinder

From 62K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
  • 🚀 Detailed and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡 Helpful for planning outdoor activities and sports
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Includes tide information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in wind/weather predictions
  • 🔍 Limited information for some locations
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive in free version
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features like dark mode

Windometer

From 249 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick reference
  • 👍 Accurate wind data
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Useful for various activities
  • 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compass not working after update
  • 🐛 Inaccurate wind data
  • 🐛 Doesn't update location automatically
  • 🐛 Crashes or stops working

Bugs and requests

Windfinder

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Widget not functioning properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Hourly wind/weather updates
  • Ability to add custom locations
  • More detailed weather information (rain, humidity, etc.)
  • Integration with other weather/outdoor apps

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Windfinder

Subscriptions6
  • Windfinder Plus monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3 month ad-free2 variants$2.493 Months
  • 6 month ad-free2 variants$3.996 Months
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  • 1 Year ad free2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Windfinder Plus Yearly1 Year trial$12.991 Year
None

Windometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Windfinder free?
Windfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Windometer free?
Windometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Windfinder or Windometer?
Windfinder is rated higher. Windfinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Windometer averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.
Do Windfinder or Windometer have ads?
Windfinder shows ads; Windometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Windfinder or Windometer?
Windfinder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Windometer every 5 months. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on September 24, 2026 and Windometer on September 21, 2026.

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