Comparison

Wind Seeker vs Weather Mate Pro

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
Features
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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

Weather Mate Pro

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

Highlights
  • Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations
  • 15-day hourly and daily forecasts
  • Interactive radar and satellite maps
  • Severe weather alerts and notifications
  • Detailed weather history
  • Travel planner with climate summaries
  • Air quality data and health recommendations
Features
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Meet Weather Mate. The most hyperlocal, accurate and beautiful weather app on the app store. It combines cutting edge weather forecasting with beautifully crafted UI design to deliver the most accurate climate information suitable for both basic and advanced users. What differentiates Weather Mate from the crowd of other weather apps on the app store? LOCAL, LOCAL, HYPERLOCAL Weather Mate uses weather data from the industry leader Weather Underground & The Weather Channel to guarantee that you get the most accurate & reliable weather forecast. But that's not all. Weather Mate uses the network of 250,000+ PERSONAL WEATHER STATIONS in addition to the Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS) stations located at airports around the globe to provide the most localized weather data. You have the option to choose the weather station which is closest to your home or work. FEATURES • Current weather conditions from the local weather station • 15-Day daily forecast containing textual summary for the day & night • Hourly forecast for each hour of the next 15 days containing detailed weather information at each interval • Weather widget for the lock screen notification center • Apple Watch app with customizable complications • Choose the Personal or Airport weather station which is closest to your desired area, to get the most localized weather data. Or you can use Composite weather station, which incorporates aggregated weather data from the network of nearby weather stations in addition to geography and elevation to derive accurate current conditions for any location. • Live Interactive Radar & Satellite, to go with 20+ other Map Layers. • Severe Weather Alerts Notifications to keep you ahead of bad weather coming your way • Push temperature alerts right on your home screen icon's badge. Stay updated about the weather even when not running the app! • Detailed Weather History dating back to several decades for any worldwide location. • Travel Planner feature to assist you plan your trip to any location based on its historical climate summary between any specified dates • Detailed Air Quality data including current, hourly / daily forecast, & historical readings. Also view Pollutant concentrations & Health recommendations • Weather Almanac feature: View daily & monthly weather almanac for any location • NWS Area Forecast Discussion feature (USA Only) • Weather Radio feature: Listen to live NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio for USA / Canadian locations • World clock showing the local time for each of your chosen locations • Share your weather screen with friends APPLE WATCH Comprehensive Apple Watch app, notifications & colorful complications for your watch face. Fast complications updates to always keep your watch face current. Option to customize your complications to any weather parameters of your preference. DETAILED WEATHER INFO • Current Temperature / Feels Like Temperature • Today's High & Low Temperatures • Weather Description / Icon • Wind Speed, Gust and Direction • Chance of Precipitation • Precipitation Rate, Today's Precipitation Accumulation • Rain Accumulation (Last 1, 6 & 24 Hours) • Snow Accumulation (Last 1, 6 & 24 Hours) • Visibility • Humidity • Barometric Pressure • Cloud Cover • Wind Chill • Heat Index • Dew Point • UV Index • Sunrise Time • Sunset Time • Moonrise Time • Moonset Time • Moon Age • Moon Illumination • Moon Phase INTERACTIVE WEATHER MAP LAYERS • Animated Radar including Past & Future modes • Animated Satellite including Past & Future modes • Storm Tracks • Weather Fronts • Windstream • Animated Dew Point • Animated Temperature • Animated Wind Speed • Animated UV Index • Severe Weather Alerts • Weather Stations • Active Fires (with Smoke Cover) • Hurricanes • Sea / Oceans Surface Temperature • Webcams • Lightning • Earthquakes Support: support@weathermate.net Privacy: www.weathermate.net/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.weathermate.net/terms-of-use/ We never sell your location data to anyone

Screenshots

Wind Seeker4 screens
Weather Mate Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weather Mate Pro at 4.7 against Wind Seeker's 2.5. Weather Mate Pro also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). Wind Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($3.99 vs $7.99). On ads 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

Wind Seeker costs $3.99 and Weather Mate Pro $7.99 up front. Weather Mate Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Wind Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Mate Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Mate Pro has 6.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Wind Seeker's written reviews are positive against 83% of Weather Mate Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind Seeker ships an update every 9 months, Weather Mate Pro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Wind Seeker versus Weather Mate Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind SeekerWeather Mate Pro
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.5 (8 ratings)4.7 (6.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings86.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDADylogicApps Pvt Ltd

Customer experience

Wind Seeker

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

Weather Mate Pro

All ratings6,152 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews666 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.7%

Bugs and requests

Wind Seeker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Weather Mate Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Apple Watch app crashes
  • Weather data not updating properly
  • Incorrect weather information displayed
  • Radar map not showing all weather layers

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add tide information
  • Improve Apple Watch complications
  • Provide more weather station options
  • Enhance radar animation and future forecasting
  • Implement dark mode option
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  • Add more customization options

In-app purchases

None

Wind Seeker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Weather Mate Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Extra Weather Sources, Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Extra Weather Sources, Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra Weather Sources,Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Wind Seeker free?
Wind Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather Mate Pro free?
Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wind Seeker or Weather Mate Pro?
Weather Mate Pro is rated higher. Wind Seeker averages 2.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Weather Mate Pro averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.
Do Wind Seeker or Weather Mate Pro have ads?
Neither Wind Seeker nor Weather Mate Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind Seeker or Weather Mate Pro?
Wind Seeker ships an update every 9 months, and Weather Mate Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wind Seeker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Weather Mate Pro on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Wind Seeker or Weather Mate Pro?
Wind Seeker currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Weather Mate Pro at #17. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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