# Windfinder vs HD Thermometer ⊎

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder | HD Thermometer ⊎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635/reviews)** | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #69 |
| Size | 88 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [Christophe Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686588142) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-wind-and-weather-map/id336829635)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Weather, #46 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcam access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Windfinder Plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 month ad-free | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 6 month ad-free | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year ad free | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Yearly | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

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


### HD Thermometer ⊎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-thermometer/id595482076)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature for current location, Pressure and humidity display, Indoor temperature estimation, Monitor multiple saved locations, Customizable thermometer skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version, Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Version, Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Premium features without ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium features without ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Accurate
- 🚀 Simple and reliable
- 💻 Convenient for checking temperatures
- 🌍 Provides temperatures for multiple locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not measure indoor/room temperature
- 🤔 Relies on weather data rather than direct measurement
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads
- 📍 Inaccurate location detection

**Reported bugs**

- Temperatures do not update when moving to a cooler/warmer location
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually set location
- Implement direct temperature measurement for indoor use
- Allow rotation to landscape mode on tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder free?

Windfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HD Thermometer ⊎ free?

HD Thermometer ⊎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Windfinder or HD Thermometer ⊎?

Windfinder is rated higher. Windfinder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while HD Thermometer ⊎ averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do Windfinder or HD Thermometer ⊎ have ads?

Both Windfinder and HD Thermometer ⊎ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder or HD Thermometer ⊎?

Windfinder ships an update every 4 weeks, and HD Thermometer ⊎ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Windfinder was updated on November 11, 2026 and HD Thermometer ⊎ on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Windfinder or HD Thermometer ⊎?

Windfinder currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and HD Thermometer ⊎ at #69. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*