Comparison

Haugastøl Wind Meter vs Wind Speed Forecast App

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

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About

Haugastøl Wind Meter

This app provides real-time wind speed data for popular snow kiting locations on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. It also offers access to webcams and road status information for a better outdoor experience.

Highlights
  • Wind speed meter for multiple locations
  • Webcam access
  • Road status updates
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Control widgets
Features
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Haugastøl Wind Meter is a must have application if you're kiting at Hardangervidda mountain plateau. The vast mountain plateau of Hardangervidda is one of Europe's largest and is a true mecca for snow kiting in Norway. This application features wind meter for: • Haugastøl • Dyranut • Lægreid • and many more It also contains some useful information about Haugastøl Turistsenter, a great place to stay when living the dream. • Tap gauge hub to change wind speed in gauge • Tap web camera thumbnail for fullscreen view • Road status. Tap the turnpike for details • 3D Touch • Widgets,Lock Screen and Control Widgets

About

Wind Speed Forecast App

Get detailed wind, wave, and weather forecasts for any location. Access NOAA data, wind station information, and weather overlays. A premium subscription unlocks hourly forecasts, high-resolution satellite imagery, and extended forecast models.

Highlights
  • 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast
  • Point & Zone Forecasts
  • 40,000+ Wind Stations
  • NOAA Weather Overlays
  • Hourly Weather Forecasts (Pro)
  • 16-Day Forecast Models (Pro)
Features
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MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: + 7-Day NOAA Weather Forecast + Point & Zone Forecast + 40,000+ Wind Stations + NOAA Weather Overlays Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific wind, waves, and weather forecast. NOAA POINT & ZONE FORECAST NOAA issues weather forecasts for single points and defined zones from a forecaster-generated gridded data set known as the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD). The NDFD is used as the basis for the majority of local public and marine forecasts. ACCESS OVER 40,000+ WIND STATIONS - Wind Speed - Wind Direction - Wind Gust - Wind History Graphs - Air Temperature NOAA CHARTS / MAP OVERLAYS - Weather Radar - GOES Band 13 — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + Hourly Weather Forecast + High Resolution Satellite Imagery + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + Severe Weather Forecast Graphics HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Wind Speed - Wind Gust - Wind Direction - Chance of Precipitation - Precipitation Amount - Snow Probability - Snowfall - Temperature - Relative Humidity - Dew Point - Clouds - Significant Wave Height - Wind Waves - Swell Height, Period & Direction GOES HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY Fifteen (15) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) - Nighttime Microphysics - Day Cloud Phase - True Color - Air Mass - Sandwich 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS - WaveWatch III (WW3) - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) - High Resolution Window (HRW-FV3, HRW-ARW, HRW-ARW2) SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST GRAPHICS - Convective Outlook (Tornado, Wind, Hail) - Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Rain, Flood) - Fire Weather Outlook TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/wind-speed-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPhone & iPad Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico

Screenshots

Haugastøl Wind Meter2 screens
Wind Speed Forecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haugastøl Wind Meter at none against Wind Speed Forecast App's 4. Haugastøl Wind Meter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Wind Speed Forecast App's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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

Both are free to download. Wind Speed Forecast App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Haugastøl Wind Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Haugastøl Wind Meter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind Speed Forecast App has 4.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Haugastøl Wind Meter's written reviews are positive against 79% of Wind Speed Forecast App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haugastøl Wind Meter ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Haugastøl Wind Meter versus Wind Speed Forecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaugastøl Wind MeterWind Speed Forecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.7 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings74.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRagnar HenriksenLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Haugastøl Wind Meter

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wind Speed Forecast App

All ratings4,092 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Haugastøl Wind Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wind Speed Forecast App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when adding locations
  • Hourly forecast not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Zoom feature for data
  • Hourly wind forecast widget
  • Expand coverage globally

In-app purchases

None

Haugastøl Wind Meter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wind Speed Forecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$0.99
  • Gift the Developer Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Haugastøl Wind Meter free?
Haugastøl Wind Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wind Speed Forecast App free?
Wind Speed Forecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Haugastøl Wind Meter is rated higher. Haugastøl Wind Meter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wind Speed Forecast App averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App have ads?
Wind Speed Forecast App shows ads; Haugastøl Wind Meter does not.
Which is updated more often, Haugastøl Wind Meter or Wind Speed Forecast App?
Haugastøl Wind Meter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wind Speed Forecast App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Haugastøl Wind Meter was updated on July 26, 2026 and Wind Speed Forecast App on September 24, 2026.

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