Windfinder vs HD Thermometer ⊎
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Windfinder
Get detailed wind, weather, and tide forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations and animated wind maps help you plan outdoor activities and travel.
- Detailed wind and weather forecasts
- Real-time wind and weather measurements
- Tide forecasts
- Animated wind map
- Severe weather warnings
- Webcam access
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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
HD Thermometer ⊎
Get real-time temperature readings for your current location and any city worldwide. This app offers a simple, visually appealing interface with customizable skins and the ability to monitor multiple locations.
- Real-time temperature for current location
- Pressure and humidity display
- Indoor temperature estimation
- Monitor multiple saved locations
- Customizable thermometer skins
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Real-time temperature, always accurate, wherever you are. HD Thermometer gives you accurate, real-time temperature readings for your current location and any city in the world. Simple to use, stunning to look at. Features • Real-time temperature for your current location • Pressure & humidity at a glance • Indoor temperature estimation • Save and monitor multiple locations — swipe to switch • Beautiful thermometer skins: classic analog, golden gauge, flat, and more "Works very well — a nice clean interface and easy to use!" "Very accurate and really easy to use and control." "Very simple. I like the auto-save and the ability to flip through locations." Privacy Policy: https://imaginatr.com/applications/hd-thermometer/privacy Terms of Service: https://imaginatr.com/applications/hd-thermometer/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windfinder at 82% against HD Thermometer ⊎'s 37%. Windfinder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (63K vs 13K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Windfinder sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HD Thermometer ⊎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Windfinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Windfinder's written reviews are positive against 37% of HD Thermometer ⊎'s.
Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, HD Thermometer ⊎ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Windfinder | HD Thermometer ⊎ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (63K ratings) — better | 4.3 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 36.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | #69 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Windfinder | Christophe Pereira |
Customer experience
Windfinder
HD Thermometer ⊎
User reviews
Windfinder
From 63K App Store ratingsWhat 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
HD Thermometer ⊎
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Accurate
- 🚀 Simple and reliable
- 💻 Convenient for checking temperatures
- 🌍 Provides temperatures for multiple locations
Room to improve
- 🚫 Does not measure indoor/room temperature
- 🤔 Relies on weather data rather than direct measurement
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection
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
HD Thermometer ⊎
Reported bugs
2 issues- Temperatures do not update when moving to a cooler/warmer location
- Paid version still shows ads
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to manually set location
- Implement direct temperature measurement for indoor use
- Allow rotation to landscape mode on tablets
In-app purchases
Windfinder
- 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
HD Thermometer ⊎
- Premium Version, Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Version, Yearly$2.991 Year
- Premium features without ads$1.99
- Premium features without ads$2.99
- Premium features without ads$5.99
Questions
Is Windfinder free?
Is HD Thermometer ⊎ free?
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Do Windfinder or HD Thermometer ⊎ have ads?
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