Comparison

Wind App vs Weather Scope Live

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

Head to head
About

Wind App

This app displays current local wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. It offers customizable units and a live compass to visualize wind conditions, ideal for outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Current local wind speed and direction
  • Live compass visualization
  • Multiple wind speed units (Beaufort, mph, km/h, knots)
  • Background color changes with wind speed
  • Automatic hourly updates
  • Location tracking
  • Apple Watch support
Features
Currently charting
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Do you want to go sailing, windsurfing, biking or just out of the door? This application shows the current local outdoor wind speed (in beaufort, mph, km/h and knots) and direction, measured by a nearby weather station for which it uses your current location. Features: - The background color changes with the wind speed - The direction of the wind is shown on a live compass - Change between different wind speed units (beaufort, mph, km/h, m/s, knots) - Change arrow poining direction to either from wind or to wind (weather vane) - The wind is automatically updated every hour - The location is automatically updated when you move more than 5 miles/10km - The current wind date can be shared - Support for iPhone X - Support for the iPad multitasking (split view..) Runs on the Apple Watch: - wind speed and direction - the background color changes with the wind speed - wind mill speed indicates wind speed - watch app and glance interface for a quick lookup

About

Weather Scope Live

Experience real-time, detailed weather with an immersive 360-degree radar and aerial view. Get live updates, advanced radar maps, and forecasts for any location worldwide. Plan your activities with confidence using this engaging and interactive weather tool.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Advanced radar maps
  • 360-degree terrain view
  • Detailed forecasts
  • Custom location search
  • Immersive aerial experience
Features
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Get real-time, detailed weather insights with an immersive 360-degree radar experience! Weather Scope Live - Radar Map offers comprehensive weather information for any location, with a unique aerial view that lets you fly above and observe the terrain in full panoramic glory. Key Features: - Real-time Weather Updates: Stay informed with live weather data including temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and more. - Advanced Radar Maps: Explore terrain areas and weather conditions with high-resolution radar maps. - 360-Degree Terrain View: Soar through the skies and enjoy a full panoramic view of the landscape, offering a truly immersive weather experience. - Detailed Forecasts: Plan ahead with hour-by-hour and long-term forecasts, tailored to your chosen location. - Custom Location Search: Easily find weather updates for your current location or any place in the world. Whether you're planning a trip, tracking a storm, or just curious about the weather, Weather Scope Live - Radar Map provides all the information you need with an engaging and interactive experience. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. For Support: https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com See our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy below: https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com/articles/128843-term-of-service https://ttv-apps.helpsite.com/articles/128842-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Wind App4 screens
Weather Scope Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weather Scope Live at Free against Wind App's $0.99. Weather Scope Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Wind App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#106 vs unranked). 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

Weather Scope Live is free to download; Wind App costs $0.99 up front. Weather Scope Live sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Wind App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Scope Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wind App has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wind App ships an update every 4 months, Weather Scope Live every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wind App versus Weather Scope Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWind AppWeather Scope Live
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPiet JonasTran Thi Viet

Customer experience

Wind App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative61.9%

Weather Scope Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wind App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Weather Scope Live

Subscriptions2
  • Weather Scope Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weather Scope Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Weather Scope Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Wind App free?
Wind App costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weather Scope Live free?
Weather Scope Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wind App or Weather Scope Live?
Weather Scope Live is rated higher. Wind App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Weather Scope Live averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wind App or Weather Scope Live have ads?
Neither Wind App nor Weather Scope Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wind App or Weather Scope Live?
Wind App ships an update every 4 months, and Weather Scope Live every 2 days. Most recently, Wind App was updated on November 8, 2026 and Weather Scope Live on October 30, 2026.

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