# Radar Pro vs Anemometer

Radar Pro and Anemometer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Anemometer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Radar Pro's. Anemometer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Radar Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (167 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anemometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Radar Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Radar Pro against 4.5 for Anemometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radar Pro has 167 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Radar Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anemometer's.

Radar Pro ships an update every 3 months, Anemometer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radar Pro | Anemometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-pro/id419048258/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed-tracker/id6761637268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Neel](https://appshunter.io/developer/391343046) | [Tirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665717789) |

## What reviewers say

### Radar Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radar-pro/id419048258)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

View up-to-date weather radar data directly from the National Weather Service. This app provides the most accurate view of precipitation available, with animation features to track storm motion and your location relative to severe weather.

**Highlights:** NEXRAD Level 3 display, Storm animation, Configurable data updates, Favorite radar list, Radar site status, US/Puerto Rico coverage, Map navigation (zoom, pan)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Fast updates
- 👍 Good for severe storm tracking
- 👍 Informative raw data
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken, choppy loop
- 🐛 Rough presentation of data
- 🐛 Images are grossly pixilated
- 🐛 Poor resolution
- 🐛 App not worth it

**Reported bugs**

- Broken, choppy loop
- Dallas has disappeared (data shows incorrect times)
- App won't open
- Radar in motion quit working properly
- Screen locks up or blinks

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- More Doplar radar options (e.g., velocity maps)
- Show storm watch areas
- Add landscape option
- Add street names to maps


### Anemometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anemometer-wind-speed-tracker/id6761637268)

This app provides real-time wind speed and direction data, along with 24-hour forecasts. It offers intelligent activity modes for drone pilots, sailors, and surfers, with tailored safety indicators and multiple unit support.

**Highlights:** Live wind speed and direction tracking, 24-hour hourly wind forecasts, Activity modes for drones, sailing, and surfing, Interactive mini-compass, Multiple unit support (m/s, km/h, mph, knots), Beaufort Scale categorization, Save and swipe between smart locations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anemometer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Anemometer Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radar Pro free?

Radar Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anemometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radar Pro or Anemometer?

Radar Pro and Anemometer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 167 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Radar Pro or Anemometer have ads?

Neither Radar Pro nor Anemometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radar Pro or Anemometer?

Radar Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Anemometer every 5 days. Most recently, Radar Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and Anemometer on September 9, 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.*