Haugastøl Wind Meter vs WindSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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, road status, and tourist center information for a complete experience.
- Wind speed meter for multiple locations
- Webcam access
- Road status updates
- Tourist center information
- Widgets and Lock Screen support
- 3D Touch functionality
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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
WindSmart
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Experience the convenience of WindSmart, Scarlet's trusted and free mobile app for displaying anemometer data! With the WindSmart app, you can easily view wind data from nearby Scarlet anemometers. Stay informed about wind conditions and receive instant visual alerts for high wind speeds. Key Features of WindSmart - Wind Data Viewer: - Real-time wind speed and direction display - 10-minute historical data view - Visual alerts of high wind conditions - Dual-sensor data in a glance WindPro, designed by Scarlet Tech, is an industry-leading and long-range wireless anemometer. It supports seamless transmission of measured wind data through 2.4GHz wireless technology broadcasting. Additionally, it offers the capability to control external devices or integrate with existing systems by using 4-20mA current loops, RS-232 commands, and contact relays, thereby enhancing safety at work. *Please note that in order to utilize this app, you will need a WindPro anemometer. Ensure that the "2.4G WIRELESS BROADCASTING" function on your WindPro console is enabled to broadcast wind data. Without this feature turned on, the app will not function properly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Haugastøl Wind Meter at fortnightly against WindSmart's every 6 weeks. WindSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Haugastøl Wind Meter ships an update fortnightly, WindSmart every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Haugastøl Wind Meter | WindSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ragnar Henriksen | Scarlet Tech |
In-app purchases
Haugastøl Wind Meter
No in-app purchases
WindSmart
No in-app purchases
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