# Windfinder Pro vs Rotating Globe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Windfinder Pro at 85% against Rotating Globe's 0%. Windfinder Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). Rotating Globe's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $12.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Windfinder Pro costs $12.99 and Rotating Globe $2.99 up front. Windfinder Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Rotating Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windfinder Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windfinder Pro has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Windfinder Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rotating Globe's.

Windfinder Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Windfinder Pro | Rotating Globe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-pro-wind-and-weather/id336901296/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windfinder](https://appshunter.io/developer/336829638) | [Gomathy Shankaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/503956143) |

## What reviewers say

### Windfinder Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windfinder-pro-wind-and-weather/id336901296)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Weather, #119 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for over 160,000 locations worldwide. Access real-time measurements from thousands of weather stations, tide forecasts, and severe weather warnings. Optimized for on-the-go use with a clear interface.

**Highlights:** Detailed wind and weather forecasts, Real-time wind and weather measurements, Tide forecasts, Superforecast high-resolution model, Animated wind map, Severe weather warnings, Webcams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Support  (Tier 1) | $0.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 2) | $1.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 5) | $4.99 | per year |
| Windfinder Plus yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Support (Tier 10) | $9.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate wind and weather forecasts
- 🚀 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 💡 Useful for boating, fishing, and watersports
- 🗺️ Detailed wind and weather maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in forecasts
- 🔀 Inconsistencies between standard and pro forecasts
- 📱 Suboptimal user interface in recent updates
- 🔍 Difficulty adding new favorite locations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Temperature readings consistently off by a few degrees

**Requested features**

- Tide information
- Real-time weather station data
- Apple Watch app
- Rainfall measurements


### Rotating Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotating-globe/id1472279538)

Explore the world with an augmented reality globe displaying real-time weather conditions. Navigate continents, countries, and view detailed weather effects for specific locations by entering a US zip code. Enhance your general knowledge with an interactive global view.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality globe display, Real-time weather conditions, Interactive globe navigation (swipe/tap), Weather effects (rain, snow, fog), US zip code weather lookup, Zoom in/out globe functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Windfinder Pro free?

Windfinder Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Rotating Globe free?

Rotating Globe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Windfinder Pro or Rotating Globe?

Windfinder Pro is rated higher. Windfinder Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Rotating Globe averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Windfinder Pro or Rotating Globe have ads?

Neither Windfinder Pro nor Rotating Globe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Windfinder Pro or Rotating Globe?

Windfinder Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rotating Globe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Windfinder Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Rotating Globe on November 8, 2026.

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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.*