Comparison

Wind Seeker vs Perth Pollen Count

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

Head to head
About

Wind Seeker

Visualize local wind and weather conditions with a flat view compass and an augmented reality 3D view. Explore global weather data through a searchable map interface, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D wind view
  • Flat view compass with wind vectors
  • Searchable map view of weather stations
  • Local and world weather data
  • Animated wind vectors and readings
  • Observation station list
Currently charting
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Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY 3-D VIEW showing the local wind and weather conditions with animated wind vectors. Also has a searchable MAP VIEW allowing you to view up-to-date local and world weather station data. As requested by many users, you can now set any location of your choosing via map search, and browse the map to see weather conditions anywhere around the world Ideal For: - Aviators, Sailors, Surfers, Windsurfers, Kite Flyers, Cyclists, Fire Fighters, Weather Hobbyists and any other outdoor enthusiasts Main Features: - Compass view showing animated wind vectors for nearest weather stations with wind, temperature and humidity readings - 3-D augmented reality view with animated wind vectors - List of local observation stations (up to 10 nearest), from which any may be selected for individual wind viewing - Map view of all local stations with weather arrows showing direction, speed and temperature - Uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia, and NOAA metar data (from airports) for rest of world Notes - The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

About

Perth Pollen Count

Get accurate, AI-powered pollen forecasts and real-time air quality insights for Perth. Track hay fever symptoms and receive proactive notifications for high pollen levels. Contribute to research and take control of your allergies.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pollen forecasts
  • Real-time air quality insights
  • Hay fever symptom tracker
  • Proactive pollen alerts
  • Contribute to research
  • Validated forecast accuracy
Features
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Empower yourself against allergies with the cutting-edge Perth Pollen Count and Forecast App! Backed by advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, our app provides meticulously crafted pollen forecasts, utilizing real-world data from our automated pollen counting station located at Curtin University. Rest easy knowing you have the most accurate and reliable forecasts at your fingertips. Key Features: Trustworthy Accuracy: We're the sole service in Perth that rigorously validates our forecasts, ensuring you can rely on our information to make informed decisions about your day. Real-time Air Quality Insights: Access live air quality information, giving you a complete picture of environmental conditions for a healthier, more informed lifestyle. Hay Fever Symptom Tracker: Identify the culprits behind your hay fever symptoms by tracking and analyzing them, helping you take control of your allergies. Proactive Notifications: Stay ahead of high grass pollen levels with timely alerts, allowing you to plan your activities with confidence. Innovative Technology: Powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, our forecasts are on the cutting edge of allergy management. Contribute to Research: Participate in our surveys to further our understanding of air quality and pollen impacts, ultimately improving health outcomes for all. Community-Driven: Your insights and experiences play a pivotal role in our mission to create a healthier, more informed community. Don't let allergies dictate your day! Download the Perth Pollen Count and Forecast App now and take control of your well-being. Your comfort is our top priority! Together, let's build a healthier, more resilient community.

Screenshots

Wind Seeker4 screens
Perth Pollen Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Seeker at 51% against Perth Pollen Count's 0%. Wind Seeker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Perth Pollen Count's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.5). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Perth Pollen Count is free to download; Wind Seeker costs $3.99 up front. Perth Pollen Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Wind Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Perth Pollen Count holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Perth Pollen Count's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, Perth Pollen Count fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Wind Seeker versus Perth Pollen Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind SeekerPerth Pollen Count
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDAAirHealth Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Wind Seeker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.6%

Perth Pollen Count

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wind Seeker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Perth Pollen Count

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription$18.991 Year

Questions

Is Wind Seeker free?
Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perth Pollen Count free?
Perth Pollen Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or Perth Pollen Count?
Perth Pollen Count is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Perth Pollen Count averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Wind Seeker or Perth Pollen Count have ads?
Neither Wind Seeker nor Perth Pollen Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or Perth Pollen Count?
Wind Seeker ships an update every 8 months, and Perth Pollen Count fortnightly. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Perth Pollen Count on November 3, 2026.

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